Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.

According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.

The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.