In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Iran threatens ships, Saudi Arabia talks war insurance, the US-Canada trade spat ramps up, France tries to swell the coffers, Burnham faces reality and the ONS uses AI. In CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, TV streamers jack up prices, protein prices rise and UK grads face the worst ever jobs market. In IPO NEWS, Shein's IPO could be missing a trick and we look at who's up next for flotation. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cooking fact that actually surprised me...