The London-listed life insurance and pensions firm saw shares jump higher in early trading on Friday as a result.

The Met Office has said a "cold snap" will hit the UK this weekend bringing with it snow, low temperatures and health warnings.

Wales face a crunch Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday. Defeat for Warren Gatland’s team would mean a 14th Test match loss in a row and leave them firmly on course for a ...