Scottish & Newcastle continued to frustrate Carlsberg and Heineken today after the UK firm rejected another takeover approach from the brewing giants.

UK brewer Scottish & Newcastle received a new takeover proposal today after bidders Carlsberg and Heineken topped up their offer price to £7.3bn (€10.2bn).

Brewer Scottish & Newcastle is today reportedly plotting to sell the holding company behind one of its prized assets to block a potential hostile takeover by Carlsberg and Heineken.

Ex-England football star Paul Gascoigne described today how he had been supported in his battle with depression by his former England team-mate Alan Shearer.

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne escaped serious injury when he was involved in a traffic accident.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne escaped serious injury today when he was involved in an accident, police said.