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Tuesday, March 5, 2024Good evening, Tonight's briefing unveils three seismic shifts: The European Commission hit Apple with a record £1.5 billion fine for anti-competitive practices in the music streaming market, reinforcing its stance against Big Tech's market dominance. Meanwhile, over 40,000 migrants have arrived in Britain via small boats since Rishi Sunak assumed office, challenging his vow to stem the tide and sparking fierce political debate. In a controversial move, the Church of England amplifies its reparations for slavery to £1 billion, amidst internal uproar branding the effort as 'anti-Christian', and reveals its plan to rally support from wealthy families and investors to contribute towards this monumental target, aiming to mend the enduring harms of enslavement. Tonight's other headlines Home Affairs: Stop the boats? 40,000 migrants have arrived since Rishi became PM Royals: Charles and Kate set for June events Crime: Met chief defends protests policing Politics: We bicker over the dishes and making the bed: At home with the Sunaks Daily poll: Do you think Jeremy Hunt is doing well or badly in his job as Chancellor of the Exchequer? Listen: The Trial: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
Market watch: The latest news from the City
Tomorrow's news today • Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the 2024 Spring Budget • Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore are set to appear at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards
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