Incredible news in Steps world today: the Platinum Collection has topped the albums chart in the UK! Steps have now had a number one album in four consecutive decades, a stunning achievement. Huge congratulations to the band and the teams at Sony Music and Fascination.

Speaking exclusively to OfficialCharts.com, Steps said: “We could NOT be more thrilled that our Platinum Collection is this week’s UK Official Number 1 album! We have the best fans in the world, and this is all down to their incredible support.

“It’s unbelievable to think that we’ve now broken records, becoming the first British, mixed-gender group to score four Number 1 albums across four consecutive decades! What a way to celebrate our 25th birthday!”

After a three-way chart battle this week against Aitch and Madonna, Steps come out on top as the most physically purchased and digitally downloaded album of the week in the UK.