It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.

Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

Initial findings from an RAIB investigation show an "irregularity" at the site near Lewes.