In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China's having Covid problems, the US gets an early warning of recession, the UK faces energy choices and LNG supply may face delays. In CONSUMER & RETAIL NEWS, the Bank of England warns of hits to income, staycationers power Brighton Pier and bike sales fall while Asda takes on Waitrose and Walmart stops selling cigarettes. In SANCTION CONSEQUENCES, Egypt is having a nightmare and Carlsberg/Heineken are facing difficulties. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Huwawei sees weaker sales but higher profits, the P&O drama continues and the government sells down in NatWest.AND FINALLY, I bring you a major change to HP sauce and grandads using Alexa for the first time...