In MACRO NEWS, Trump turns the screws on Republicans, Europe's populism persists, the EU imposes a flat tax on low-cost items and Spain has phone and internet blackouts. In AUTOMOTIVE NEWS, China surges, Ford is to share a battery plant with Nissan and Honda decides to focus on hybrids. In TECH NEWS, Google offers 'AI mode', Musk vows to get less political and virtual equity analysts could herald a new direction. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Chanel takes a hit, Greggs recovers, SSP delays the flotation of its Indian business and Deloitte makes broad cut-backs. AND FINALLY, I bring you someone who truly enjoys their job...