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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Tuesday 11th January 2022
5. Cash-strapped Chinese real estate giant Evergrande has moved out of its Shenzhen headquarters to cut costs.
It comes as its rival Shimao Group said on Tuesday it is in talks with potential buyers for some properties as it tries to reduce its debts.
4. Ikea has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who need to self-isolate because of Covid exposure and in some cases for workers who test positive.
The retail giant acknowledged it was an "emotive topic" but said its policy had to evolve with changing circumstances.
3. One of Britain's largest energy suppliers has apologised after it advised customers they could cuddle pets and eat porridge to stay warm.
Ovo Energy said it was "embarrassed" after a link to a blog "containing energy-saving tips" was sent to its SSE customers, a brand which it owns.
2. British consumers shunned restaurants and hotels last month as the Omicron coronavirus variant spread and they spent heavily on eating at home ahead of the Christmas holidays instead.
Payment card provider Barclaycard said stronger supermarket shopping led a 12.2% rise in consumer spending over its pre-pandemic level in December 2019.
1. As many as 100 people were invited to a "bring-your-own-booze" drinks event in the Downing Street garden during the first lockdown, it is understood.
Witnesses have told the BBC the PM and his wife were among about 30 people who attended the gathering on 20 May 2020.