In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US imposes more export controls, AI is set to power demand for new US gas power plants, Mexico promises, Spain suggests a 100% tax, Germany faces a meat and dairy ban and Woking seeks forgiveness. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, Goldman Sachs wants more private credit, private equity ploughs money into consumer law firms, PageGroup warns, fewer companies hire and job losses await. In TECH NEWS, we consider Starmer's grand AI plan, how it raises water shortage fears and the impact of a TikTok ban. In MISCELLANOUS NEWS, GSK goes shopping, Moderna slides and we look at London IPO prospects. AND FINALLY I bring you an interesting cocktail...