Good 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



WHAT TO WATCH TONIGHT

Mary & George


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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