Mr Lindberg, who was NatWest’s chief executive of retail banking until earlier this year, will take up the role on December 8.

Robert Jenrick also suggested that the inquiry should be chaired by a senior judge with experience of family and criminal law.

Public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2 billion last month, £1.6 billion higher than the same month last year.

An urgent appeal has been made for a missing Theale/Sulhamstead man with police stating officers are 'very concerned' for his welfare.