The growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the chancellor needs to find £22bn to make up a shortfall.

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, seen by the BBC.

The change is a relaxation of rules that were brought in after the 2008 financial crash.

PPE Medpro was ordered to repay damages by 16:00 BST on Wednesday after breaching a Covid-19 contract.