The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.