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As France rues a weekend of peaceful protests that turned ugly, we talk to an economist in Paris about the cost of living concerns that have driven people out on to the streets.
And we'll be asking if a contract for the UK's space defence programme is in the best interests of the industry.
Also, the Manchester tech firm which is bringing football pundits closer to the action than ever before.

Apple opens pre-orders for its iPhone Duo and announces a move into the smart home tech market. But will the company's new direction bear fruit?
Also, as the Environment Agency declares severe drought for areas of southern England, we speak to a farmer about what continuing water shortages mean for his business.
And we find out what's behind the slump in AI stock and all the week's business stories with our regular panel of experts.

Sean Farrington finds out what the consequences of dropping oil flows though the Strait of Hormuz are, after an increase in attacks on shipping.
As the real Living Wage increases, we'll hear why business should pay it from the group that comes up with the figure as well as the business who say they'd love to pay it, but can't.
And, London's oldest restaurant - Rules - has a new landlord: the National Trust. We'll find out what that means for one of Covent Garden's institutions.

Sean Farrington looks at English football after the regulator says clubs are existing on a financial cliff-edge.
Elsewhere, the steel industry calls on the government to relax import tariffs and quotas as they're facing huge bills for buying specialist products form overseas.
And, as Winnie the Pooh turns 100 - we'll look at what has made Hundred Acre Wood's most famous resident such a strong IP.

Sean Farrington delves into the latest IMF outlook for the UK economy which says growth is set to be higher than previously expected this year,
Elsewhere, just hours after yesterday's interview with Brad Smith, the UK's AI minister Kanishka Naryan confirmed the UK will now be able to test leading artificial intelligence models before they are released to the public - we'll find out what that means in practice.
And - what makes a film flop? We'll look at Digger - the new Tom Cruise film - is tipped to be one of the biggest loss making films of all time.