In CURRENCY NEWS, sterling reaches a new high, a Bitcoin ETF flies on debut and there's something dodgy about Dogecoin. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, Tesla UK sales have shot up, Daimler doesn't pin a date on electrification and VW considers a Porsche listing. In CONSUMER/RETAIL NEWS, vaccines give consumers optimism, Sunak looks likely to extend furlough and rates relief although difficulties look likely more generally on pay and jobs. Next calls for a business rates overhaul and Walmart hikes wages. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Robinhood gets a grilling and Nestlé relies on petcare and vitamins. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amusing project for the weekend...