In MACRO, OIL & GAS NEWS, the Bank of England leaves inflation unchecked, oil production is set to rise in the US, winners emerge on gas price increases but Europe looks like it'll be next for CO2 shortages. In CHINA REAL ESTATE NEWS, it's not looking good for Evergrande and things get increasingly politicised. In CONSUMER/HIGH STREET NEWS, the UK's recovery slows due to price pressures, pubs and restaurant report, Tortilla closes in on flotation and French Connection gets a boost. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, BP closes service stations, DFS suffers delays and British Airways abandons plans for a budget airline. AND FINALLY, I bring you an amazing sight to behold...