Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.

Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office lawyer as the Horizon scandal developed.

Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March.

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".

The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.