Here’s your latest arts and entertainment round-up with Des O’Driscoll.

Security measures around the Channel Tunnel are to be stepped up after Britain and France agreed a package including extra private security guards, French police reinforcements, additional fences and more CCTV surveillance.

David Cameron was under mounting pressure last night after describing migrants trying to reach Britain as a "swarm".

David Cameron pledged to help America “destroy” self-styled Islamic State (IS) extremists in Syria as he gave his clearest signal yet that UK forces could be asked to join air strikes.

It’s the hot colour for spring/summer 2015 but far from being too ‘girlie’ it can pack a powerful punch, says Tanya Sweeney.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has denied putting obstacles in the way of televised leaders’ debates ahead of the general election, after Labour accused him of “running scared” of a head-to-head showdown with Ed Miliband.

In Britain, a women’s rights charity behind a t-shirt campaign, which is now caught up in controversy over claims the products were made in "sweatshop" conditions, has said it will order the clothes be withdrawn from sale if the reports are proven.

The BBC have put Jeremy Clarkson on his final warning following a racism row, the Top Gear presenter has said.

Labour Party deputy leader Harriet Harman has condemned a “politically-motivated smear campaign” amid questions about her alleged historic links to paedophile rights campaigns.

The Sun will keep its Page 3 pin-ups, its new editor has reiterated – and said that women readers fully supported the feature.

Disgraced veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall abused his celebrity status to indecently assault 13 young girls, according to a judge who jailed him for 15 months.

The Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! is to close after around six months in the West End.

The long-awaited Spice Girls musical failed to go down well with the critics following its premiere last night.

Labour has unveiled plans for how it would like to see the press regulated in the wake of the Leveson inquiry.

An inquiry into the BBC’s “culture and practices” during the era of star presenter Jimmy Savile’s campaign of sexual abuse is to begin today.

Officers investigating the Jimmy Savile scandal today arrested former pop star Gary Glitter.

David Cameron, George Osborne, Nick Clegg and Gordon Brown are among a string of major political figures due to appear before the Leveson Inquiry next week.

In Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron's Government is coming under increasing pressure over its ties to Rupert Murdoch's media empire.

British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt was today accused of backing News Corp’s bid to take over BSkyB, rather than judging the move.

In the UK, Labour have called for Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to resign following claims that he backed News Corporation’s bid to take over BSkyB and leaked inside information to the media giant.

British Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt secretly backed News Corporation’s bid to take over BSkyB and leaked inside information to the media giant, the Leveson Inquiry heard today.

Labour today denied it had neglected northern voters as the inquest into George Galloway’s sensational by-election victory in Bradford West began.

David Cameron, the British prime minister, has admitted he rode a horse given by police to Rebekah Brooks, a Rupert Murdoch newspaper editor.

David Cameron will come under renewed pressure today to reverse the British government’s police cuts in the wake of riots sweeping the country.

BRITISH lawmakers have called on CNN talk show host and former tabloid editor Piers Morgan to return to Britain to answer questions about phone hacking after allegations made by the ex-wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney.

Countries at the forefront of the “Arab Spring” will receive more financial and political backing under plans being floated by Barack Obama and David Cameron.

LABOUR deputy leader Harriet Harman has called for police to investigate allegations of phone hacking by journalists, amid reports that Gordon Brown may have been among the victims.

Voting opens in Labour’s shadow cabinet elections today, with 49 MPs battling for a place in Ed Miliband’s top team.

New Labour leader Ed Miliband has given his strongest signal yet that he would put up taxes in order to protect public services from spending cuts.

VOTING in the Labour leadership election closed last night with the contest thought too close to call.

The Pope today apologised for the “unspeakable crimes” committed by Catholic priests who sexually abused children.

The Pope’s visit to Britain this week will allow the country to gain “fresh energy and inspiration” from its “rich Christian inheritance”, a leading Catholic said today.

British Prime Minister David Cameron was today in France, following the sudden death of his father Ian yesterday.

Violent attacks on the police in the North by rioters were branded “completely unacceptable” by the British Prime Minister today.

British Chancellor George Osborne today announced a VAT hike to 20% in a Budget packed full of spending cuts and tax rises.

British Prime Minister David Cameron apologised today for the “unjustified and unjustifiable” events of Bloody Sunday following the publication of Lord Saville’s inquiry into the killing of 14 civilians.

Left-wing Labour MP Diane Abbott has received enough nominations to stand for the party leadership, it was announced today.

Left-wing Labour MP Diane Abbott announced today she was running for the leadership of the UK part, becoming the first woman to enter the race.

David Miliband is the first candidate to throw his hat into the ring for the Labour leadership in Britain.

Former British home secretary Alan Johnson today ruled himself out as a contender for the Labour leadership, announcing he will back David Miliband in the upcoming contest to succeed Gordon Brown.