The British capital could face travel disruption for more than a week when an eight-day strike by London Underground power workers gets under way tonight.

Tube services in London were hit today by a “solidly supported” strike over ticket office closures.

London Underground workers have walked out on a 48-hour strike in a long-running row over Tube ticket office closures which will cause travel chaos in the capital.

The result of a ballot for strikes among workers at train firm Eurostar will be announced later today.