BBC Breakfast was halted on Friday (February 28) as host Charlie Stayt announced some "breaking news".

Towards the end of the programme, Charlie revealed that a host of retail banks, including Nationwide and First Direct, have confirmed issues with their online banking systems.

"Just wanting to bring you news of a story that we're just hearing about. Nationwide and First Direct are saying that some customers may be facing problems with online banking," he began.

"Now, it is affecting some incoming and outcoming payments, leaving many without access to funds on pay day at the end of the month," co-host Naga Munchetty added.