BRITAIN’S Supreme Court yesterday ruled in favour of a German heiress seeking to protect her considerable fortune from her ex-husband – a decision that gives new strength to pre-nuptial agreements in England.

Britain's highest court today ruled in favour of German heiress Katrin Radmacher in a landmark decision that gives new status to pre-nuptial agreements.

THE Court of Appeal has ruled that a prenuptial agreement made overseas is still valid in Britain, a decision that could have implications for those going through divorce.