Gary Shapiro, head of CES organiser the Consumer Technology Association, said the UK had become ‘less engaged’ in the annual tech trade show.

Town Hall officials at Darlington Borough Council said the new-look local landmark has once again become a key community hub.

United fought back to draw 2-2 at Liverpool, while Raul Jimenez scored two second-half penalties as Fulham also drew with Ipswich.