Ephraim Mirvis, who strongly criticised Jeremy Corbyn, said the new Labour leader’s efforts to rebuild trust were ‘heartening’.

UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said the industry was the ‘canary in the coalmine’ for the British economy.

Northumbria Police released footage of the ‘appalling’ incident, in which Charlene Merrifield coughed at an officer in the back of a police van.

The festive timing made it harder to find polling venues and voters expressed concern about ‘misleading’ online campaigning.

The shipment was promised to arrive on Sunday, but sources say the request hadn’t even been made when the announcement went out.

The Virgin boss said "the Government should not intervene to stop companies going bust" when BA ran into trouble in 2009.

Rachel Reeves’ comments come amid growing frustration over a shortage of protective equipment for NHS workers.

Public Health England said where there are acute shortages and it is safe to do so, it approves the reuse of personal protective equipment.

Former Home Office permanent secretary Sir Philip Rutnam has submitted an employment tribunal claim.