In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the Fed cuts interest rates, Trump's re-election prompts further reactions, the Bank of England cuts interest rates, big business warns of Budget impact, the government considers alternatives for HS2 and there's trouble in the North Sea. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Bentley pushes back its switch to a 100% EV line-up, Nissan's going to cut 9,000 jobs and Stellantis plans cuts as well. In REAL ESTATE NEWS, UK house prices hit a new record and Hammerson buys back Westquay at a big discount. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Airbnb booms, Goldman Sachs names its partners, Rolls-Royce ditches flying taxis, Sainsbury's is a mixed bag and recruitment suffers in the Budget run-up. AND FINALLY, I bring you some back garden shenanigans...