In MACROECONOMIC NEWS, the Suez blockage has repercussions, the UK and EU try to move forward, the UK services sector overtakes manufacturing and UK inflation falls. In FINANCIALS NEWS, Ant Group regroups, NatWest moves towards an overhaul and Nationwide workers can work nationwide. In RETAIL NEWS, Carrefour consolidates in Brazil, John Lewis aims to leave some stores closed and Wickes aims to go it alone. In INDIVIDUAL COMPANY NEWS, Tencent gets into hot water, Bally's makes an offer for Gamesys, Ryanair ramps up flights and GM closes a factory due to chip shortages. AND FINALLY, I thought I'd leave you with news of a special creme egg...