The British investigation into Madeleine McCann’s disappearance may finish in the next few months.

Fat and unfit police must improve their physical condition or “we haven’t got a job for them”, Britain’s most senior officer has said.

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann have said they hope a renewed investigation into their daughter’s disappearance could lead to her finally being found.

Scotland Yard’s race row deepened today as three officers were referred to the police watchdog over comments to colleagues.