Analysts said there were ‘clear signs’ UK firms were looking to sell more goods before the US slapped costly tariffs on British imports.

The Surrey-based firm said its ability to accurately forecast its sales to the US has been ‘considerably obscured’ by the trade tariffs.

Gold prices have surged to a new record high with investors flocking to safer assets as US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans continue to spark volatility in the world’s financial markets. The ...