Ciara O'Brien on the launch of a video streaming service by Apple. Can the tech behemoth make a dent in Netflix and Amazon's existing services, and why should we sign up?

Fiona Reddan on the enduring financial advantages of getting hitched, despite growing numbers of people feeling alienated from the custom. A potential solution: bring back civil partnerships, this time for people of all orientations.

First up it's Peter Hamilton with a roundup of business news, including potential buyers of the iconic Dublin night spot Coppers, more fast food wars and a German financial merger making waves.