In BIG PICTURE NEWS, China lashes out at brandy, pension funds push for a UK fiscal rule change, businesses want more clarity on UK worker rights and oil prices fall. In TECH NEWS, a Google break-up is considered, Foxconn goes to Mexico, Chinese AI start-ups try to crack the US and Musk complies with court orders in Brazil. In EV-RELATED NEWS, battery makers keep pushing and LG Energy reflects ongoing EV weakness. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Vistry wobbles, Unite grows, Seven & I jumps, Shein doubles UK profits and online gig platforms look to profitability. AND FINALLY, I bring you a very useful getaway vehicle...