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Alan Davidson / Shutterstock Luis Basualdo, known as the ‘modern-day Casanova’, the good-looking Argentinian polo-playing playboy who had an eye for beautiful, wealthy women, has died aged 75. As Richard Kay revealed in the Daily Mail, ‘for all his faults he was certainly a life enhancer.’ Indeed, he came to Britain from Argentina in 1968 as The Times describes, ‘with two polo ponies, a dashing smile and bundles of charm’, soon becoming immersed in the polo scene that saw him caus...

Though the UKs transition period is due to come to an end on December 31, officials may extend part of the process in order to ratify a deal. "The EU and UK agreed at the weekend to continue talking beyond the original deadline set, leading to speculation that a deal could be struck as late as December 31 given both sides opted to avoid committing to a new deadline," explained Steven Colangelo, an expert from Western Union Business Solutions. "On the matter of fisheries, there’s an idea that ...

Boris Johnson has pushed ahead with last minute trade negotiations (Image: Getty Images) However, the exchange rate will likely see a dramatic change following the December 31 deadline. Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons to "get ready" for an "Australian style" deal, suggesting a no deal could be on its way. “There’s now the strong possibility we will have a solution that’s much more like an Australian relationship with the EU than a Canadian relationship with the EU,�...

Of all his accomplishments on behalf of his adopted country, assisting a ‘wet behind the ears’ Prince Charles in the art of the romantic chase was among bed-hopping playboy Luis Basualdo’s proudest achievements. The glamorous polo-playing Argentine —who cut an amorous swathe through the ritzy resorts of Europe and America collecting heiresses and beautiful women as if they were match-books — found himself uniquely positioned to help the then unmarried prince in his quest for intimate ...

A tunnel is the escape route north, steep hills to the south. Everything feels a long way away. We need a reason to leave town. My father thought anything south of the Bombay Hills was the South Island. His kāinga was Pakiri, north of Auckland, with its loose-metal roads and indolent river, its cowsheds and scorching beach. Now there are better roads but many more cars. I visit the cemetery at our marae just beyond Leigh: this is our ‘meeting-place past the end of the world’ where my fath...

THE POUND lost some ground against the euro yesterday as post-Brexit trade negotiations continued and a new deadline was set for Sunday. All eyes remain on trade talks as the end of the year deadline approaches.

MARTIN LEWIS, Money Saving Expert, spoke on This Morning today about how the exchange rate is sure to change after Brexit. He told Britons this will affect cashing in foreign money but it is unknown if it will be for the best.

THE POUND to Euro exchange rate has remained on a knife edge this week, as all eyes are on the fast approaching Brexit transition period deadline.