Latest: White House confirms strategist Steve Bannon leaving position

The White House has confirmed that the key adviser and strategist to US President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, is leaving his job.

Update 6.30pm: Steve Bannon, a forceful but divisive presence in President Donald Trump's White House, is leaving.

Mr Trump accepted Mr Bannon's resignation on Friday, ending a turbulent seven months for his chief strategist, the latest to depart from the president's administration in turmoil.