Italian finance is already strained, so it makes real sense to fine them heavily for being in a mess. Personally I think it is just Brussels trying to get a better deal on home-delivered Pizza and Chianti.

Italy risks up to $4 billion EU penalty over 2018 debt

As a part of the EU the Netherlands is not in a position to negotiate separately with the UK, so I wonder what he meant?

Rutte speaking about May resignation - says Netherlands remains ready for no deal if it happens

Unlikely ... Boris was one the active Brexit campaigners back in 2016. He wants out.

UK MP Boris Johnson: Will Leave EU On October 31 Or No Deal - Don’t Want Or Think No Deal...

Staff said they are still trying to get the smile off the child's face...

Child finds $40,000 in Lego box bought from consignment store

If the USA is a Republic, does that make it the Union of Sovereign States Republic?

Special counsel Mueller’s report has been released to the public

No incriminating evidence against Trump nor his campaign team.

Special counsel Mueller’s report has been released to the public

....yeah ....and no mention of the fact that blue photons have a higher energy and therefore a higher equivalent mass, and are therefore more likely to be trapped by a black hole. Alternatively it could be a model of the UK's Health Care budget.

Black Hole Excitement Drives Speculation in China's Stock Market

I noticed (from the TV pictures) that the escaping light around the hole is red-tinged. That means the blue light is captured.....

Black Hole Excitement Drives Speculation in China's Stock Market

....and now it is back at Key Resistance. What happens next....? ( wait for the FOMC and see )

EURUSD Sells Off From Key Resistance

Hi ... let me try to explain to you some of the workings of the female mind.....

UK PM May Considers Giving MPs Vote On Second Referendum In Bid To Break Brexit Deadlock With...

This says it all quite nicely url . ...and some of the Germans are not too happy either ( speed-read the subtitles if you cannot speak German ) url

Austerity caused Brexit

If the UK succeeds in Brexit the next mound of wrath will be from Germany, who have to pick up the tab....

UK PM May said to write to Tusk today requesting a Brexit extension

What a Wunch of Bankers The UK PM has totally flunked a simple task.

Brexit: UK asks EU for further extension until 30 June

Unfortunately Tusk has had a smart idea. He proposed that an extension of a year should be granted, and that can be shortened as/if necessary, thereby avoiding the perpetual loop of extending by 3 weeks each time. Watch the streets...

UK PM May said to write to Tusk today requesting a Brexit extension

I hope they are wearing their asbestos gloves

Downing Street Statement Says It Had Detailed And Productive Technical Talks In The Cabinet...

So ... does that mean they were placed on the Eurostar lines?

UK Police investigating two incidents in which "devices" were placed on railway lines...

The Dutchman who told me their plight is now unfortunately deceased. However I am sure you will be able to use Google, it is designed for the ordinary person. But if not, while you are playing with yourself I suggest reading these..... url url ...

UK PM May Spokesman: On Holding Another Meaningful Vote, It Would All Depend On Us Believing...

This is typical Eurocrat behaviour. They did it to the Netherlands THREE times. Put it to the vote three times, didn't like the answer they received so ignored the voters and did it anyway.

UK PM May Spokesman: On Holding Another Meaningful Vote, It Would All Depend On Us Believing...

The 2% CPI growth (or whichever) conveniently erodes the government's massive debt. This allows the government to slowly print more money without appearing to detract from some other watched ratios. It also erodes the magnitude of long-term debt for ...

Japan's finance minister defends comments on BOJ inflation goal