A pilot scheme in Britain which allows victims and witnesses to give evidence ahead of criminal trials starts today.

Four men were remanded in custody when they appeared in court today charged with terrorism offences.

The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour could face jail today when he is sentenced for going on the rampage at a student fees protest in London.

Elton John was among the famous names who turned out to wish 'Billy Elliot' a happy fifth anniversary.

Shoppers' growing appetite for menswear and beauty products helped spur an "improving trend" in sales, UK department store chain House of Fraser said today.

The new owner of UK department store House of Fraser today promised a shake-up for Britain’s “boring” high street after buying the chain for £351m (€522.3m) this week.

Matalan boss John King was named chief executive of House of Fraser today after the department store chain changed hands in a £351m (€523.4m) deal.

Surrey’s James Heath outshone all of his more experienced counterparts to take a three-shot lead after the second round of the Aa St Omer Open in northern France.

WH Smith is to add coffee shops and mobile phone outlets to its stores as part of a drive to revive its fortunes.

Yates Group has resumed its search for new outlets after enjoying improved trading.