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so now what??

well put Toshack, the NI debate on radio 4 this am said the same as you. When will the truth be told, My view also includes - ok we leave and then it is up to the elected government to provide policy and leadership for the good of the country. In our case the UK. The EU commission will of course try to do the best for their 27 countries - good luck to them!!
(I still can't work out why a no deal is so bad though as we would then have full control to make our own plans - a way of organising our own country rather than the EU's imposed rules which we now seem to be having as the only choice. That restarts the negotiations more on our terms?)

not a holder anymore but - next year will not be good at TCG - IMO, If a bit of sunshine puts people off booking a holiday, imagine what the perceived turmoil of an exit from the EU will do. 2020 will see a big rebound for TCG, hold your money for at least another year. Remember 2009 when the share price was mid teens. Investing is not a short term business.

Wilford and Fairham Comprehensive! again no silver spoon, dad worked in the Meadows

Nearly 11 million shares sold today in one hit and the price doesn't flicker. Why?
Was it expected? Was it an institution or BNC themselves with new shares? Why no drop on that volume of sales?

you missed telco's off your list of those having a beating! Perhaps each sector in turn is being re-rated rather than a whole market drop. Who knows but at the end of the day capital gains from portfolio are quickly disappearing - at best! CNA average of 170p looks a long way off for me but I have had dvi's along the way. GLA

nothing wrong with a prudent dividend cut IF IF the fundamental business is sound, from what I hear it is sound but undergoing changes sadly as a firefighter rather than being proactive - ie late to make the changes. Unless the customer base has significantly changed within the last 6 months KCOM will be fine. I agree too much debt and BOD paid too much. 5.5% yield aint half bad - if it is sustainable and they can service and cut debt.

Hi noise - which part of Spain would you retire to? I am thinking the Catalan north might have a few advantages in the next few years but it could be a rocky road up until then!
You make valid points about the EU exit for the UK. My two penny worth is the process must be irreversible - my reason is - we have been stuffed/ bullied / made an example of / taught a lesson about how not to negotiate etc etc getting out, ask to stay and well of course we would be welcomed back with open arms. (I don't think so!!) When the dust settles and Mr Cameron publishes, his already written, book you will see how he was hoodwinked by the commission. He was naive to accept the very very small crumbs of change and then came back promising to get the referendum to vote remain. Time and again Merkel , Macron etc keep saying - we know the EU is not perfect but you never ever hear them say lets alter this or that because they can't ie not allowed by the unelected 25 commissioners. Do you remember when we were forced out of the ERM because we strayed out of the 3% band? Forced out, made to look like economic fools, Lawson looked like death warmed up? Within 12 very short months France had the same issue - guess what - they extended the band from 3% to 15% so France could stay in the mechanism! The fudges go on and on - Italy, Greece, the Spanish total lack of environmental control and their blind eye to cheap illegal labour from Africa. Lets get out, work hard and make a go of it as neighbours to the EU. That is the challenge - I live in a community< I know my neighbours and they stretch many houses away, sadly I think I am in a minority. Lots of people either choose not to get to know even their immediate neighbours, or are hostile to them. Take care. Just a few thoughts!

I am sorry you have such a jaundiced view of British people and our politicians, some would say they didn't think our politicians are as good as make them out to be!
However I feel your views and ideas regarding the future of the UK are based on cherry picking snippets of news based on your own preconceived ideas rather than factual observations. In truth I'm sure people want a layer less of bureaucracy rather than a layer more. The massive number of MEP's who only put into practice what they are told to do by the unelected Commissioners makes a mockery of any form of democracy - from all aspects. Of course the EU wanted to make an example of the UK for contemplating an EU exit, to stop any other country thinking of asking for out. Politics is not a production line and so you can do as much discussion in the pub as as the back halls of Westminster. My point is don't underestimate the power of the UK people to make a go of the UK without the EU, the shackles of our brexit map will hold us back but not for long. Work hard, pay your UK taxes and from April 2019 we will be underway. The future is bright, free from the EU and with luck people like Boris J and Jacob Reece Mogg. Take care with your BT and other investments

I hope you are correct asbergers, that list of yours looks quite acceptable.
However doesn't the Irish Border issue just need 'unless illegal practice is suspected' adding to the wording and then each country can look after their own interests.
I thought the fisheries issue was going to be given away - lets hope not, if it is at any time we have to develop more no fish zones and extend the Navy. Tougher stance needed on fly tippers, tobacco smugglers, french trawlers bringing illegals in, catch them and crush the vehicles / trawlers etc. As for Lloyds shares buy and hold!!

form 8.3 shows sky's holding, it is not an 8.5 showing a purchase or sale of shares. sky has not increased or decreased their holding. It did initially look interesting. I hope this doesn't imply I know the significance, or the reason for the RNS. Exile is correct, sky have had this holding for a while. Custos is still the only possible saviour in town and that comes without a guarantee! Finding the poster with the best (inside?) knowledge of JPR is difficult but GL all. Sad that such a company has been stitched up by paying directors too much for too little work. How come some idiot on the board hasn't said 'how do we engage with a younger cohort to sell online words and hence advertising'. I can still remember the days when a flat capped old bloke who always looked freezing cold shouted POST before taking a sixpence and handing over the days news - unavailable anywhere else. The best day was Saturday for the football results edition before 5-30, collated printed and on the street corner before 5-30. I think I have moved on but JPR just couldn't quite manage it. As I said good luck all, if you speak to our saviour tell him / her to get a move on or it will be too late. ( it makes me chuckle writing a few words about a newspaper publisher and then clicking that 'p' button.

makes sense. Although my response was tongue in cheek I have always wondered if there is a 'code' related to 1 buy /sell, I think the oddment / leftover makes more sense.
Anyway I still like KCOM as an investment, good luck to holders.

what does the sale of 1 share mean?? It's a secret!

as you will see from the latest / after hours trade. The explanation for the future share price is being highlighted by the code of sell 1. We all know this a MM code to explain what will happen in the future. Take care all and enjoy the ride.
DEBs 1

well one of us must tell them then. I have held and added since the days of Thus!! gobbled up the dividends and seen the fluctuations. It has been a good share to me and you I hope.

Also - why the lack of comments / / interest on this BB or in this share??

He has to be an Aussie! All the blather you get from him just points to the fact he ain't local.
Take care

thanks jim, interesting article, fingers crossed for an equitable exit from the EU.

yes spill the beans wallace or the boys will be along to get you by the grommits. This is a BB for helping others to make good decisions and discuss the options. Your secret is safe with us.

Struggling to understand the reasons for the price gyrations with BNC (that could be code for 'down again'!). No RNS and down 3.6%, based on what? I know the overall market is down and 'twitchy' but I have always assumed BNC is as safe as any of the banks with a wide South American and European base. Any thoughts or knowledge?