But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.

Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.

Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.

Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.

There are concerns the new levies, meant to protect US manufacturers, could raise housing costs.