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

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

New US tariffs on imported timber, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture also came into effect on Tuesday.

Prepare to switch to off-line systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.