Disney reported mixed fiscal third-quarter results, surpassing Wall Street earnings expectations at $2.06 per share while slightly missing revenue estimates at $25.25 billion, driven by growth in its parks and streaming segments.
Despite being Disney's best international performer, Disneyland Paris has not recouped $4.2 billion of its initial investment after over 30 years. The resort's financial struggles stem from its massive scale, high construction debt, and initial public ownership structure.
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has enacted stricter smoking laws, banning smoking at outdoor pools, playgrounds, bus/tram stops, theme parks, and zoos. Hotels can no longer offer smoking rooms. Vaping and e-cigarettes are also included in the ban.
Keir Starmer has written to TNT Sports requesting they make the upcoming Champions League final free to view for UK fans. The Labour leader cited the importance of the competition and the need for 'hard-working people' not to pay for subscriptions to watch major sporting events.
UK government announces cost of living measures like VAT cuts & free bus rides, but they fail to address energy import shocks. Rising energy bills and global crises threaten household finances, highlighting the need for faster transition to clean power and greater state-led resilience.
The UK government has launched the 'Great British Summer Savings' scheme, temporarily reducing VAT on children's meals and activities from June 25 to September 1 to ease household budgets and support struggling leisure businesses. Children aged 5-15 can also travel free on local buses in August.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £300m 'Great British summer savings' plan, cutting VAT on attractions and children's meals, offering free bus travel for under-16s, and postponing fuel duty increases. The scheme aims to ease the impact of the war in Iran on households.
