Roger Baird And John-Paul Ford Rojas

Britons booking sunshine breaks to escape from a rain-soaked end to the summer look set to provide a boost to Thomas Cook when it delivers a trading update this week while the City will also digest figures from the AA motoring organisation and drinks maker AG Barr.

Marks & Spencer’s position in the fiercely competitive clothing market will come under more scrutiny this week when the retailer announces its results for the past year.