The lads in One Direction are celebrating yet another success today (October 15) as they have been confirmed as the winners of the Best UK & Ireland Act at the 2012 MTV EMAs.

Although the ceremony isn't set to take place until next month, they were crowned winners of the category this afternoon and will now go on to compete for the high-profile Worldwide Act prize.

Member Liam Payne thanked the group's fans for voting and tweeted: "Just heard we won the award for Best UK & Ireland Act at this years EMAs!!! Thank u all sooooo much."

Louis Tomlinson added: "We're so happy and incredibly honoured to have won this. Once again our amazing fans have done us proud - thanks so much as always to you all!"

The MTV EMAs will be held in Frankfurt on November 11 and One Direction are also up for the Biggest Fans and Best New titles, for which they will compete against the likes of Lana Del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen and Rihanna.

Watch the boyband's record-breaking music video for 'Live While We're Young' below: