EU puts Greece up for sale on eBay
The European Union has abandoned plans to refinance the ailing Greek economy and instead put the country up for sale on eBay.
Posted: Feb 4th, 2010
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British actors ready to lose out again at 2010 Oscars
This year’s Oscars shortlist has been announced, with British actors queuing up for their traditional disappointment at the hands of big-budget American talent.
Posted: Feb 3rd, 2010
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Cameron promises no early ideas after next election
David Cameron has sought to reassure voters that the Conservatives would not introduce any new ideas during their first year, quelling speculation that he might actually be able to achieve something interesting if he wins the election.
Posted: Feb 1st, 2010
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Speech provided by Gordon Brown was ‘badly spelt and full of errors’, claims Queen
‘It was illegible and incoherent, like he’d dashed it orf without checking,’ fumed the monarch.
Posted: Nov 19th, 2009
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EU unveils early release scheme for good conduct
The European Union has introduced a scheme which rewards member states for good behaviour by releasing them from the organisation early, in a bid to ease overcrowding.
Posted: Nov 10th, 2009
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