Businesses were exultant. Billions of pounds in investment funds, kept on hold while uncertainty prevailed, seemed about to be unleashed. The pound perked up and share prices rose.

Make no mistake, this is a catastrophic defeat. Indeed, in living memory, it is an unparalleled embarrassment for a serving British premier.

So this is it. We have arrived at the moment when Parliament can finally end this Brexit purgatory. Alternatively, they could continue to put petty politics before the national interest.

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The FA leadership will have an unlikely say in the appointments of the new chief executive and chairman of the Premier League.

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The troubled Hundred format on which the England Cricket Board are placing so much importance is facing a critical fortnight.

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: FIFA remain remarkably confident that all the players named in their world XI will be present in London for the Best awards on September 24.

CHARLES SALE - THE SPORTS AGENDA: adidas invited all their English football clubs to their Munich headquarters last week to present future plans.

Chief Constables are not hired to change the law. They are hired to enforce it. Mike Barton, the Durham Police chief, needs to be sharply reminded of this, THE MAIL ON SUNDAY says.

Many will have cause to be grateful in future for this necessary and compassionate move, for which The Mail on Sunday has been campaigning since the beginning of this year.

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Boris Johnson is said to have been unhappy about imposing his lockdown on the country, and that his naturally liberal instincts are troubled by it.

The songstress, 37, sings about living a life of purpose as she kisses and cuddles her daughter at the foot of a majestic waterfall in the new video. Beyoncé's song Spirit was released on July 10.

Norma Kamali, 74, fresh off a plane from New York, is straight-backed and lithe-limbed, and her skin glows so brightly it could power the National Grid.

John Oliver, who plays Zazu in the new Lion King, confirmed speculations that Beyonce, who stars alongside him as Nala, was not actually present for the cast's official photo shoot.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z enjoyed some sweet family time with a beach picnic on Sunday. The couple were spotted with their twins, Sir and Rumi, one, while lounging around in The Hamptons.

She's on her way to becoming a pop superstar. So Normani paid tribute to some of her own idols in the magnetic new music video for her single Motivation, which came out on Friday.

She impressed Ricki-Lee Coulter with her first performance on Australia's Got Talent.  

The list of highest paid female entertainers in the music industry for 2019 has been released by Forbes, and the results pack some surprises. Taylor Swift led the way by over $100 million.

Taylor Swift may forgive, but apparently never forgets. The singer referenced the moment when Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech at the same show 10 years prior.

Beyoncé celebrated her 38th birthday a few days early with husband Jay-Z backstage at the Made In America Festival in Philadelphia on Sunday.

The 31-year-old bombshell couldn't believe it when her idol and her husband came to see her performance to a packed crowd at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The actor splashed the cash to a tune of $300K to celebrate his milestone year at the celeb-favorite, ultra lavish beachside Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Homecoming was released on Netflix in April. It garnered six Emmy nods but in the end was shut out in all of them.

Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams had a mini-Destiny's Child reunion at the Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala in Atlanta on Saturday.

Melovaz has altered numerous major album releases, in a decision which stems from the country's strict Islamic law which has harsh restrictions on women's self-expression.

They were among the celebs who turned up decked out in their best and most imaginative costumes for the party at the Allbright in West Hollywood on Thursday evening.

Following Simon Cowell's sudden decision to scrap the X Factor: All Star series and replace it with X Factor: The Band, Alexandra Burke was seen attending Magic Mike Live.

RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage and Giovanni Pernice will be channelling Madonna's Vogue as they perform a couples' choice.

She is regularly responsible for breaking the internet with virtually all of her doings, and Saturday was no exception.   

Marvyn Harrison, a communications strategist from London, tweeted an image of the couple with the caption: 'Beyonce and Jay Z confirm their 'Conscious uncoupling' | via @BBCBreaking.'

The 38-year-old singer launched 12 one-of-a-kind products on her website, ranging from sweatshirts to wrapping paper and tree-trimming goodies.

While at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 50th birthday party this weekend, the hitmaker posed with his new girlfriend Jenn Goicoeschea.

Worshipers in Beverly Hills are used to rubbing shoulders with stars at church.

Hailey's blonde hair was styled in a messy topknot and she accessorized with chunky gold hoop earrings and a black purse on a long gold chain.

EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Morgan, 31, from the Wirral, was once a warfare specialist but told FEMAIL she finds her new career performing Brazilian Booty Lift treatments just as rewarding.

The rapper, 50, turned out for an afterparty at Tao nightclub in West Hollywood that evening, but his other half was no where to be seen.

An Australian celebrity hairstylist has revealed his trend insights for the year ahead - and shared some of his top secrets and tools for creating A-list worthy shine.

Social media users pointed out the seemingly awkward interaction between superstar Beyonce, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during a meeting at The Lion King premier in July.

Just a day after making headlines for remaining seated during the national anthem at the Super Bowl, Jay-Z was all smiles while back home in New York City.

They've always loved Miami, even owning a luxury home in the beachside city at one stage.

Khloe Kardashian took to Twitter with cryptic posts blaming sister Kourtney for ruining her Oscar night with Kylie Jenner, on Monday.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI built the Royal Mansour as a luxury oasis that would showcase the very best of the country's rich history and beauty

Tyra Banks knows how to impress Beyonce. On Saturday, the 46-year-old took to Twitter to respond to a clip from her old show The Tyra Banks Show that has started to make its rounds on the internet.

Beyonce looked to the heavens as she honored her late friend Kobe Bryant at his public memorial on Monday.

The 38-year-old megastar singer's compassionate actions were captured momentarily during the telecast of the Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday.

1800 Tequila and hip-hop icon Future launched the new 1800 Cristalino during the Brooklyn Nets game on Monday at the Barclays Center. The artist dressed courtside cool in sporty chic attire.

Jessica Richards, owner of beauty store Shen favored by Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachel Weisz, reveals the major skincare trends that will dominate 2020, from anti-pollution serum to organic lube

Heads-of-states, financial entrepreneurs, Hollywood stars and top entertainers have all stayed at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. MailOnline's Katy Winter checked in to see what the fuss is about.

The talented artist, 22, has shared her experience in the music industry, her thoughts on female empowerful and 'wearing her heart on her sleeve' in relationships for a chat with Hunger Magazine.

Beyonce put forth a passionate speech about how COVID-19 has 'severely affected' African American communities during her stint on the One World: Together at Home concert on Saturday.

Season one winner of Making the Cut, Jonny Cota, chatted exclusively with DailyMailTV about life after the show.