A prolific shoplifter has been banned from two major supermarkets, adding to an already long list of shops she is not allowed to enter.

Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank of England, stressed there has been ‘progress’ in bringing inflation down in recent months.

Magistrates' Court was told a man had gone on a spree stealing from shops in the city including snatching trainers from Marks and Spencer.

There are long delays on the M5 near Worcester following a crash.

The Traitors star Jaz Singh is to host an afternoon radio show on BBC Asian Network aimed at reflecting the interests and experiences of British Asian communities, the corporation said.