Sir Keir Starmer announced ministers would postpone their planned 5p a litre fuel duty hike at Prime Minister's Questions after weeks of mounting pressure.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could announce as soon as Thursday that the increase slated for September is not happening.

At PMQs, Keir Starmer said a 5p rise in duty planned for September was being delayed as part of moves to help Brits hit by the Middle East crisis.

Sir Keir Starmer announced ministers would postpone their planned 5p a litre fuel duty hike at Prime Minister's Questions after weeks of mounting pressure.