B ritain is seeking a divorce from the EU, and it has been a long and arduous process for both sides so far. One has even called the other “nebulous” in a late-night tirade when emotions were running high, leading to a highly-public confrontation and ultimately leaving everyone embarrassed.

But one thing agreed early on in the talks was the principle of a bill for the divorce – or as it is officially named, the “financial settlement”. This is the sum of money Britain will owe the EU when it legally breaks ties with its partner of more than 40 years in March 2019.