The retailer’s parent firm Associated British Foods said the chief executive admitted to an ‘error of judgment’.

Sir Richard Branson’s company said there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar.

The UK's weather is finally set to heat up as the Met Office forecasts sunny and dry weather over the next few days. Much of the UK is set to enjoy highs of 17-18C, which may even climb to 20C by ...