In UK LABOUR/SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS, the CBI reckons the labour shortage could drag on, UK hotels face staff shortages, Wagamama's can't find enough chefs, logistics boss calls for the shortening of driver training, M&S worries about an import crisis and fireworks might run out. In M&A/IPO NEWS, global deal-making continues apace, leisure companies jockey for IPOs and BrewDog teams up with Asahi. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Brazil stops beef exports to China, UK private schools face China problems and vaccine passports are up next for large English venues. AND FINALLY, I bring you the unfortunate meaning of names and a cushy job...