In BIG PICTURE NEWS, there's movement on the US shutdown, Trump considers a payout and Spain is pushing back on migrants. In BUSINESS, CONSUMER & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, US earnings are strong but tech has a tough week, Chinese automakers pull away, demand for secure crypto devices climbs, Lazard talks a good IPO game, we take a look at people movement and the plight of young Brits. In PROPERTY NEWS, Neom fades, Lloyds grows as a landlord and house prices rise. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Hegseth warns defence contractors, we look at Australia's biggest defence company, ITV approaches a break-up, the Primark think gets a lukewarm reception and Tim Davie quits. AND FINALLY, I bring you a tandem challenge...