In MACRO & SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS, China's GDP growth slows, the Bank of England hints at an interest rate rise, China's energy crisis shows no signs of easing and Sunak mulls cutting VAT on energy bills. In JOBS & CONSUMER NEWS, the lack of workers is causing headaches for nightclubs and restaurants while Klarna girds itself for a crackdown and Alibaba adapts. In IPO AND M&A NEWS, City deal-making soars, Britishvolt and an Aussie battery maker aim for London IPOs - but there are cautionary tales. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, we see Apple's ads taking off, China's beef with Brazil and Impossible's plans for Britain. AND FINALLY, I bring you an aesthetically pleasing restaurant option...