An Irish army private yesterday saluted the ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ spirit of Liverpool which came to the rescue after he and friends were the victims of cruel thieves when on a special mission to Anfield.

Improved sales of eco-friendly devices to cut car emissions helped catalysts specialist Johnson Matthey post a boost in profits today.

The early take-up of devices to reduce car emissions prompted catalysts specialist Johnson Matthey to sound a upbeat note on prospects today.