Financial information website Moneyfacts said the average five-year fixed homeowner mortgage rate on Thursday was 4.99%.

Katharine Birbalsingh said her outstanding results were 'social mobility at its best' as her students beat the odds.

The chain said its meal deal has risen from £3.60 to £3.85 for Clubcard members, and from £4 to £4.25 for shoppers without a loyalty card.