Lego has reported a 21% jump in sales to nearly £5bn, with the growth helped by its World Cup and Formula 1 themed ranges. The Danish toy maker's performance marks a significant increase, driven by strong consumer demand for these popular collections.
Market and Financial Updates
In other news, US Treasury's Scott Bessent 'will lose' battle with bond markets, according to a former mentor's warning. Gold has also hit its highest level in three months as traders worry about US inflation and bond market jitters.
Climate and Health Risks
Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, according to an analysis. Additionally, heatwave health risks threaten insurer earnings, as rating agency S&P warns.
These stories round up the main developments of the day, with the business live blog closing for now and set to return tomorrow.
