In MACRO & GAS NEWS, the pound suffers from inflation and debt concerns, the government takes over Southeastern, wholesale gas prices keep rising and Serica benefits. In FUEL & CAR NEWS, the UK panic eases, fuel prices may be higher for longer, EV demand rises, makers look to a solid state battery future, Ford rides the EV wave and Cazoo has strong online sales. In CONSUMER TRENDS NEWS, Chinese pet care spend is expected to rise, Ferguson benefits from US DIY spending, Lego storms to record highs, Moonpig sees rising profits and UK consumers see higher food prices. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Mastercard goes BNPL while M&A goes to Hollywood. AND FINALLY, I bring you a heinous burger and a crypto-predicting hamster...