The overall unauthorised holiday rate in autumn 2024 is broadly unchanged from the previous year despite increased fines, figures show.

Members of the Coopah Refugee Run Club helped to design the medal and long-sleeved T-shirt for finishers at next month’s half marathon.

Phil Appleton sent ‘numerous messages’, visited the actress’s home address on several occasions and ‘left unwanted gifts’, a court heard.

The cut came after the Bank’s rate-setting committee was forced to take a second vote for the first time in its history.

The group reported pre-tax profits tumbling to £98 million for the six months to June 30, down from £338 million a year earlier.