UK can unilaterally halt Brexit, European Court rules

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the UK can unilaterally revoke its withdrawal from the EU.The court found that if the UK does

Andy Serkis brings back Gollum for Theresa May spoof

Gollum actor Andy Serkis has revived his Gollum character from the Lord Of the Rings films to poke fun at Prime Minister Theresa May and her Brexit

More than half of motorists failed tests during drug-driving crackdown

More than half of motorists screened during a summer crackdown on drug-driving failed roadside tests, figures have shown.An average of 37 drivers a

Man held in Co Down murder probe

Detectives investigating the discovery of a man’s body in a Co Down flat have launched a murder investigation.The 29-year-old man was

New Zealand prime minister’s emotional message to family of Grace Millane

New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern gave an emotional apology to the family of British backpacker Grace Millane, saying:

What happens if Theresa May loses the Brexit vote?

MPs will vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday in what is the most important Parliamentary decision in decades.After days of

November shopper footfall in worst decline since recession

The number of visits to town centres and shopping hubs in November dropped at the fastest rate since the recession, new figures suggest.Footfall

Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn charged over pay allegations

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, another executive and the carmaker itself have been charged by prosecutors in Tokyo with under-reporting

Hollywood Bowl plans new sites as profits rise to record levels

Hollywood Bowl has made record profits and revenues this year, and is plotting a string of new openings, the company said.Profit before tax at the

Thames Water deploys hundreds of night-time leak detectors to tackle repairs

Hundreds of Thames Water staff are walking the streets at night, listening for leaks, as the utility giant battles to make repairs after a year of

Superdry profits to be subdued amid weather woes and boardroom bust-up

Superdry is expected to report subdued profits on Wednesday amid warm weather conditions, while its founder plots a return to the business.Profit

Royal Bank of Scotland fostering culture of bullying – whistleblower

Royal Bank of Scotland has launched an investigation into bullying following claims from a whistleblower that harassment is rife at the state-backed

Tory leadership contest: How would it work?

Theresa May is facing another crucial week of her leadership as she attempts to see her Brexit blueprint through the House of Commons.But a number

May faces Commons showdown as leadership rivals circle

Theresa May’s leadership is under intense pressure as MPs return to Westminster ahead of Tuesday’s Brexit showdown.The Prime

May in fight for her political future ahead of Commons Brexit vote

Theresa May is battling to save her Brexit deal and maintain her grip on power ahead of Tuesday's Commons showdown. The Prime Minister

David Mundell says he could not serve in cabinet under Boris Johnson

Scottish Secretary David Mundell has revealed he would not be in Boris Johnson's cabinet if the former foreign secretary became prime

Almost 60% of Scots think independence better than no-deal Brexit – poll

More than half of Scotland believes independence would be better for the country than remaining in the UK after Brexit, a new poll has

Gordon Brown given award for work to boost children’s education

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has been honoured for his “special work” in trying to ensure every child across the world can

Football fans and police clash in Buenos Aires after cup final

River Plate fans celebrated after their Copa Libertadores victory over Boca Juniors. The fierce rivals finally played the second leg of their

'All Lies!' Trump lashes out at 'Leakin' James Comey over testimony

President Trump took to Twitter Sunday morning and lashed out at former FBI director James Comey. "On 245 occasions, former FBI Director

Video shows wild police chase ending in car crash

A high-speed chase caught on camera in Oklahoma City shows suspects reaching speeds of up to 100 mph. Police rammed the getaway car to end the

Rioting engulfs Paris as anger grows over high French taxes

The rumble of armoured police trucks and the hiss of tear gas filled central Paris on Saturday, as French riot police fought to contain thousands

'Amazon will go bankrupt', says Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 and he tech behemoth is currently the most valuable company in the world this week. It has made him the richest

Teacher who cut pupil's hair while singing national anthem is arrested

California chemistry teacher Margaret Gieszinger stunned her class when she took scissors to a male pupil's hair earlier this month. As she