House Prices Rise for First Time in 6 Months as Currys Considers Chinese Takeover Bid, Apple Faces EU Fine, World Bank Warns of School Closure Impact, Firefighters Caution John Lewis
• House prices rise 0.1% year-on-year, first increase in 6 months • Currys in talks with Chinese firm JD.com over potential takeover bid • Apple faces potential £430m EU fine in dispute with Spotify • World Bank warns of lasting damage from school closures during pandemic • Firefighters warn John Lewis rental property designs risk hampering rescues