It is the third-largest fine the communications watchdog has ever issued.

The watchdog found pet owners pay 16.6% more on average at large vet groups than at independent vets.

The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.

But the UK is also predicted to suffer the highest rate of inflation in the G7 both this year and next.

Trump warns if Milei's coalition is defeated in this month elections, "we are not going to be generous".