M&S and Aldi settle Colin the Caterpillar copyright dispute

Undated handout photo issued by Marks & Spencer of its Colin the Caterpillar cake (M&S/PA)

Marks & Spencer has settled its copyright row with Aldi over accusations the German discounter copied the design of its Colin the Caterpillar cake.

Both supermarkets confirmed an agreement has been struck but said they could not release details of the “confidential” deal.