Possible Clues:

• It's said there's no such thing as this European letter used initially in language
• Broadcast cheerful news upfront? There's no such thing!
• Independent makes a meal of saying there's no such thing
• Cheerful end to negotiation after manoeuvring — an impossible treat?
• European eating almost half of elusive meal
• Something for nothing (and SEE TITLE)
• Mythical thing in the business world