An ITV regional newsreader is reported to have been suspended from her job after allegedly making seven wrongful expenses claims – including a £5.75 dry cleaning bill for a child’s top.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Lisa Aziz has not appeared on ITV’s West Country Tonight for more than a month. Sources said she faced accusations of gross misconduct.

An ITV spokesman said: “ITV never comments on ongoing investigations and follows established and recognised employment procedures.”