In MACRO, OIL & ENERGY NEWS, Labour pushes forth, the oil industry warns against the North Sea tax, Russia continues to supply Europe with gas and Rolls-Royce puts the pressure on for SMRs. In BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS NEWS, Australia's trade with China booms, investment banks rake it in, defence companies hire like crazy, UK manufacturers expect a better H2, UK attractions make more effort and there's another side to the Texas thing while we also look at massive pay for junior London lawyers and summer job cuts. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Apple is charged under EU digital law, TDK makes a solid-state battery breakthrough, Nike faces tough competition and UK house prices stay at record highs. AND FINALLY, I show you the danger of puddles...