In BIG PICTURE NEWS, US inflation rose less than expected, Trump says a China deal is done, the EU targets Chinese banks, Reeves announces the government spending review, we look at developments in nuclear and oil prices surge. In TECH NEWS/b>, Oracle shares jump, Meta wants brains, WhatsApp joins Apple and Midjourney gets sued. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Apollo takes action, insurers are told to cough up for AerCap and Monzo still faces issues of trust. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, French Tesla drivers seek redress and Zara's owner sees a slow start to the summer. AND FINALLY, I bring you a cheap-and-cheerful version of a beef Wellington...