A closed Irish border is not acceptable for either trade or people, Chartered Accountants Ireland has said in its strongest statement yet on the implications of Brexit.

A medieval lakeside town outside Rome and its residents today braced themselves for an onslaught of fans, celebrities and paparazzi on the eve of the expected wedding of movie stars Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

Sky News is to revamp its schedules and axe a number of its presenters and programmes, it was confirmed today.

The head of Sky News is to step down after a multimillion-pound relaunch featuring star presenter Eamonn Holmes failed to attract viewers.