Consumer confidence has improved for the second consecutive month in January as the new year reflects "hints of optimism" for the sector.

Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed its lowered outlook and sales decline over the 16 weeks to 3 January following estimates published earlier this month.

US president Donald Trump has called off his plans to impose new tariffs on the UK and seven other European nations following the agreement of "the framework of a future deal" for Greenland.

Following US president Donald Trump's threat of increasing tariffs to 25% for the UK from 1 June unless the US is allowed to ...