All five One Direction albums return to the Top 40

A week after Liam Payne’s death in Argentina, all five of One Direction’s albums have returned to the UK charts.

The band’s third album, Midnight Memories, leads the field, re-entering the chart at number 13, with sales and streams increasing 517% week-on-week, according to the Official Charts Company.

Three of One Direction’s singles also re-enter the Top 40, while Payne’s final solo single, Teardrops, made its chart debut at number 85.

The star died on 16 October at the age of 31 after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He is survived by his seven-year-old son, Bear, whom he shares with ex-partner Cheryl.

In the days since his death, countless tributes have been paid by his family, friends and bandmates.

Niall Horan said he was “absolutely devastated”, calling Payne “the brightest [person] in any room”. His girlfriend Kate Cassidy said the singer would always be her “guardian angel” and revealed they had planned to marry.

In a statement, Payne’s family said they were “heartbroken”, adding: “Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny, and brave soul.”

Fans, who held vigils in the star’s memory last weekend, have also responded by sending his music back into the charts.