Biz update

A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.

Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.

The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.