In BIG PICTURE NEWS, Japan's election result poses more questions, Aim listings hit a new low, a steak chain considers a listing and oil prices weaken. In BUSINESS & CONSUMER TRENDS, lawyers deal with Budget inquiries as company founders look to quit the UK, European package breaks go posh, Crocs benefit from ugly and the number of first-time buyers booms. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Franklin Templeton sees record outflows. AND FINALLY, I bring you an extremely labour-intensive cocktail!