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الثراء الفاحش: كيف أصبح برنارد أرنو أغنى رجل في العالم بفضل إمبراطورية الفخامة

من الصفر إلى القمة، برنارد أرنو لم يكن مجرد رائد أعمال بل أصبح رمزًا للفخامة والثراء. اكتشف كيف بنى هذا الفرنسي إمبراطورية لا تصدق وأصبح أغنى رجل على وجه الأرض.

From Fashion to Fortune: Bernard Arnault's Journey to Become the Richest Man on Earth

How did Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind the luxury empire LVMH, rise to the pinnacle of wealth? Discover the intriguing timeline of his success, shocking net worth figures, and the secrets behind his empire that keeps growing.

Britain’s markets attracting generation of highly educated entrepreneurs

Nearly a quarter of market traders now hold master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, research showsOne in five young market traders now holds a master’s degree, PhD or medical doctorate, according to exclusive figures shared with the Guardian, in a sign of how Britain’s markets are attracting an unexpected new generation of highly educated entrepreneurs.Separate data from Kerb, the street food collective behind some of London’s best-known food markets, points in the same direction. Almost thre...

US-Iran war impact: IMF lowers India’s GDP growth forecast marginally

According to the IMF, the global economy has so far avoided a steeper slowdown despite the war, as strong demand linked to the technology sector has helped offset the impact of reduced energy supplies caused by the conflict.

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish

July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK, while leaving those for other G7 countries weaker or unchanged, amid hopes the economic impact of the Iran war may be less severe than feared.In a July update of its World Economic Outlook, which was finalised before the latest outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, the Washington-based organisation projected...

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German car industry warns of job collapse unless ‘bold decisions’ made to address Chinese threat

VW to propose 100,000 job losses to board and says car plants could be put under foreign ownership to save jobsEurope live – latest updatesThe German car industry has warned of a potential collapse of employment in the sector in Europe unless society and workers accept that “bold decisions” are needed to address competition from the Chinese and other rivals.Volkswagen is preparing to formally propose up to 100,000 job losses to its supervisory board on Thursday, a move that has triggered a wave...

Housebuilder Vistry warns of losses amid heavy discounting on unsold homes

Group blames expected £30m loss in first half of year on weakening market and lower consumer confidenceVistry Group, one of Britain’s biggest housebuilders, has warned it will make a loss in the first half of the year, after it resorted to heavy discounting to attract buyers for unsold homes .Vistry shares fell by 8% after the firm also announced its finance director was leaving. Continue reading...

Income tax notices decoded: What taxpayers should know about ITR filing to avoid scrutiny

One important thing to understand is this: In the current compliance environment, tax notices are increasingly driven by data inconsistencies rather than intent. A tax notice can not only mean a process of explaining discrepancies but can also put any refund claims on hold till the matter is resolved.

Unions in Europe press for new worker protections to counter heat stress

Climate crisis prompts calls for workplace temperature limits and rights to heat breaks and adjusted working hoursAs Europe’s sweltering summer continues, trades unions are mounting a push for new laws to counter deadly heat stress that is linked to an estimated 230 workplace deaths a year.This year’s toll may be even higher, with 1,300 excess European deaths already connected to the June heatwave by the World Health Organization, and other estimates running as high as 20,000. Continue reading.....

Oil surges 6%, stocks tumble after Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over’

The price of oil surged more than 6% on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire deal with Iran was “over” after the two countries trades strikes following attacks on three oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures

Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failuresImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Severn Trent Water breached its wastewater duties by failing to effectively provide drainage and manage the contents of its sewers, Ofwat saidByShehnaz KhanWest MidlandsPublished32 minutes agoSevern Trent Water breached its wastewater obligations but avoided a fine after taking "genuine accountability" to fix the problems, the industry regulator has said.Ofwat said the utility, which supplies water to more t...

Are Indians swiping less? Credit card story has grown bigger, user base hasn’t

India's credit card market has grown significantly over the past decade. However, credit card penetration remains low compared to global benchmarks. Younger consumers and semi-urban areas now show increased credit card ownership. Credit cards now face competition from digital payment methods like UPI. Portfolio quality has improved after pandemic-related challenges.

New EPFO portal goes live! What changes for PF members

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has completed its portal migration and restored online services. Members can now benefit from automated claim pre-validation and upfront error flagging. The new system offers a unified dashboard for viewing all membership details and balances. Interest credits for FY 2025-26 will be auto-processed and reflected by July 15. Advance claims up to Rs 5 lakh will now be processed through auto-settlement.

Millionaire trader-turned-campaigner Gary Stevenson's wealth tax plan is 'absolute populist claptrap' and will ruin Britain, say experts

The former Citibank trader put his controversial plans to entrepreneurs, tax experts, wealthy estate owners and online finance gurus while filming his new Channel 4 programme 'How to Get Filthy Rich'.

This factory was severely short on workers. Then it offered flexible work

A GE Appliances plant in rural northwest Georgia was short hundreds of workers amid COVID-19. A flexible work option where some workers can sign up for shifts through an app has eased the pain.(Image credit: Julie Holder for NPR)

All hands on deck: The unlikely workforce that can rebuild America’s fleet

America's shipbuilding industry is facing a crisis of terrifying proportions. In a recent stark warning, Senator Tim Sheehy exposed just how far we have fallen behind, noting that China is currently building ships 230 times faster than the United States and completing repairs 90% faster.While a depleted military branch like the Army might be rebuilt in a year or two, Sheehy correctly pointed out that resurrecting our maritime industrial base is a much deeper, long-term challenge. Over the last t...

Bloodbath on Dalal Street! Sensex, Nifty50 tank 2% - top reasons for sharp fall

Stock market crash: Selling pressure gathered pace during the second half of the session after US President Donald Trump declared that the interim agreement with Iran to end the conflict was "over," reigniting fears of further escalation in the Middle East.

Report to National Crime Agency of £5m Farage gift is ‘deeply serious’

Labour party chair says Reform UK leader must cooperate with authorities instead of trying to distract public with byelection• UK politics live – latest updatesThe revelation that a £5m gift to Nigel Farage by a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers concerned it may have been laundered money, has been described as “astonishing and deeply serious”.Responding to the Guardian story, Anna Turley, the chair of the Labour party, also called on Farage to “come...

Dem civil war hits primary debate stage as El-Sayed and Stevens clash: 'What are you hiding?'

The high-stakes fight between the left-wing and the center-left establishment for the future of the Democratic Party took center stage Tuesday in battleground Michigan.That's where moderate Rep. Haley Stevens, who is backed by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the party establishment, faced off in a fiery Senate nomination debate against former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed, a far-left candidate endorsed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders I...