Speculation is mounting today that prosecutors in the Madeleine McCann case want to secure more items from the family as they continue to hunt for evidence against them.

The parents of missing Madeleine McCann will not seek to use money raised for the fund to find her to pay for their legal defence, a spokesman said today.

Associated British Foods hailed the “outstanding” performance of its Primark retail chain today after group profits rose by 12% to £590m (€872.5m).

A couple were left with a rubble strewn home after a hot air balloon crashed into their property – and then flew off.