The decision to sack Lord Mandelson with immediate effect was taken on Thursday morning and announced shortly afterwards.

The Commons Business and Trade Committee also urged the Government to seal a deal on aluminium and pharmaceuticals.

One lucky ticketholder was made a millionaire in Saturday’s “must be won” lottery, while 15 players bagged £100,000 in a special draw. Each prize was boosted in the weekend rolldown and Wednesday’s ...

Fabio Carvalho robbed the Blues of victory at the death with an equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time at the Gtech Community Stadium.