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National Lottery operator sees ‘inflection point’ despite drop in revenue
The operator of the National Lottery has revealed lower UK sales and earnings for the start of the year but said it saw an “inflection point” on the horizon its British arm. Allwyn, the European gaming operator who took over the UK National lottery in 2024, booked revenue growth of around a fifth in the first three months of 2026 to €1.2m (£1m). Earnings before tax was up by a quarter to €443m. But on the UK front the firm took a hit with earnings falling 56 per cent to €4m as gaming reven...
Gone for good: UK distributor behind Take That film goes bust
The London-based distributor behind the Take That musical film has gone bust, City AM can reveal, in the latest sign of the intense cost pressures facing the industry. Elysian Film Group Distribution is part of the wider Elysian umbrella, founded by former Studiocanal chief Danny Perkins in 2018. FRP Advisory has been appointed as liquidators of the distribution arm, according to official filings. The separate unit was formed with minority backing from the Creative Artists Agency – one of...
From Insight To Impact: The Real Work Of FinOps In 2026
InnovationFrom Insight To Impact: The Real Work Of FinOps In 2026ByBrian Wilson,Forbes Councils Member.for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POSTExpertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. | Membership (fee-based)Jun 04, 2026, 09:45am EDTBrian Wilson is CEO of Kion, whose FinOps+ platform unifies AI-powered governance and cost management for regulated enterprises and agencies gettyOver the past few years, FinOps has moved from a nic...
Masayoshi Son’s Net Worth Down $13 Billion As SoftBank Shares Slide—Loses Asia’s Richest Title To Ambani
BreakingBusinessMasayoshi Son’s Net Worth Down $13 Billion As SoftBank Shares Slide—Loses Asia’s Richest Title To AmbaniByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 09:23am EDTToplineMasayoshi Son’s net worth plunged by more than $13 billion as shares of his SoftBank tumbled amid a broader tech sell-off on Thursday, ceding his title as the richest person in Asia to Mukesh Ambani.The Japanese investment giant recently surpassed To...
Gas prices are falling. Will it last? Experts explain
A drop in oil prices has delivered welcome relief at the pump.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Dems face major defeat after party ‘missed the queue’ in top targeted district: candidate
EXCLUSIVE: Republican candidate Eric Flores believes that, despite national headwinds, Democrats are heading for a major defeat in a critical South Texas swing district after he said the party has "missed the queue" with a key demographic: Hispanic voters.Democratic leaders have been projecting confidence that they will retake the House of Representatives this midterm election. However, Texas Congressional District 34, which is primarily made up of Hispanic voters, is one race that could complic...
‘Good lord, what a smell’: can Brazil’s biggest city save a vital source of water from sewage, bacteria and organised crime?
As São Paulo faces a climate-induced water crisis, campaigners are fighting to reverse the impact of pollution and illegal deforestation on its largest reservoirIn a small motorboat laden with water-monitoring equipment, biologist Marta Marcondes and community activist Wesley Silvestre Rosa cross Billings reservoir on the far southern edge of São Paulo. Bright white herons glide over the water, which is flanked by thick dark green clusters of Brazil’s Atlantic forest, as the boat heads towards o...
Paedophile spared jail after downloading 1,000 sick images – including babies being raped
Paedophile spared jail after downloading 1,000 sick images – including babies being rapedThe most sickening images were hidden in plain sight for years - with even the offender admitting her "disgust" at herself. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source By Chris Riches 14:14, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 14:21, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Lucy Dean who used her mobile phone to store pictures of babies being raped (Image: Cav...
Dubai Business Associates graduates 11th cohort, strengthening global talent pipeline - Emirates 24|7
Dubai Business Associates graduates 11th cohort, strengthening global talent pipeline Emirates 24|7
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for summer 2026? Here's what some experts predict.
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for summer 2026? Here's what some experts predict. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aly J Yale Aly J Yale Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal fina...
Worries about migrants imperil South Korea’s shipbuilding boom
Compared with most rich countries, the foreign workforce is still small
Two American tycoons are betting big on a casino revival
Caesars and MGM may soon be under new ownership
Investment in agricultural tech is growing
Startups are combining AI and genetics to make more food for less money
Sonny Rollins believed that jazz was all there was
The saxophone colossus died on May 25th, aged 95
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من قطاع البناء إلى قمة العالم في صناعة الرفاهية، قصة برنان أرو تغمرنا في مملكة الفخامة. اكتشف كيف استطاع هذا الرجل الفرنسي تغيير مجرى الاقتصاد العالمي.
Inside Bernard Arnault's Luxury Empire: The Secrets Behind His Ascent to the Richest Man Alive
Bernard Arnault has turned the world of luxury into a booming empire, amassing a staggering net worth that has crowned him the richest man on the planet. Discover how this visionary transformed brands into status symbols and changed the face of the luxury market forever.
Fortegra Appoints Mark Rattner as President
The Fortegra Group, Inc. (“Fortegra” or the “Company”), a global specialty insurer and part of DB Insurance Co., Ltd., today announced the appointment of Mark Rattner as President. Mr. Rattner, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, Insurance, brings a decade of Fortegra leadership and long-standing relationships with reliable distribution partners to his expanded role. Drawing on disciplined underwriting expertise built over a career spanning more t...
App Store ecosystem reaches $1.4 trillion as developers thrive globally
UPDATE June 4, 2026 App Store ecosystem reaches record $1.4 trillion as developers continue to thrive globally Apps featuring consumer-facing AI saw 4x more growth in billings in 2025 Apple today announced the global App Store ecosystem facilitated over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, according to a new study by economists at Analysis Group. For more than 90 percent of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store ecosystem, developers did not pay any commission to A...
UK fashion company with £12m in sales crashes out of business – launched in 2017
UK fashion company with £12m in sales crashes out of business – launched in 2017A brand inspired at a family kitchen table amassed a huge following but still found it tough competing against global brands. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Chris Riches 13:52, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 14:02, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Mollie-May at her Pop-up shop Caramella at Liverpool One. (Image: Andrew Teebay Liver...