The deal paves the way for more common ground with the EU, but only dismantles a fraction of the trade barriers erected post-Brexit.

The EU-UK trade deal has been praised as a "leap foward" and "genuine progress" by some of the UK's major business groups.

The deal covers defence, trade, fishing, and a possible youth scheme, in the first big reset since Brexit.

It said new buyers Regeneron had committed to protect user data as part of the deal.

The High Street chain is trialling moving its self-serve goods to crack down on shoplifting.