Heather Mills has been awarded almost 25 million pounds ($50 million) in the settlement of her high-profile court battle with former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, in one of the largest-ever celebrity divorce settlements.

Mills — who represented herself after parting company with West End firm Mishcon de Reya — failed to agree on a settlement with McCartney during their lengthy court battle, leaving the judge, Justice Bennett, to determine the final figure.