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Friday, 24 June, 2022

FT Magazine
Inside the secret, often bizarre world that decides what porn you see
The adult industry’s de facto regulator isn’t government, international convention or business itself. It’s Mastercard and Visa
Thursday, 23 June, 2022

Juul Labs
FDA bans Juul products from US market in blow to e-cigarette maker
Regulator cites teen vaping in decision against the country’s market leader
Tuesday, 21 June, 2022

Media
Pornhub owner MindGeek loses top two executives
Departures of Feras Antoon and David Tassillo come amid criticism and clashes with company’s owner
Tuesday, 21 June, 2022

Hot Money
Episode 4: Playboy vs Rusty and Edie
Our new podcast series continues to investigate the shadowy power structures of the porn industry
Friday, 17 June, 2022

Eurovision
UK being lined up to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
Organisers accept that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine, this year’s winner, to host the competition
Thursday, 16 June, 2022

Informa PLC
Informa investors stage biggest pay report rebellion in a decade
More than 70% of events group shareholders vote against 2021 remuneration but back new pay policy
Wednesday, 15 June, 2022

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Bloomsbury bets reading revival will survive cost of living crisis
Harry Potter publisher reports record annual sales and profits
Tuesday, 14 June, 2022

Cannabis industry
UK group moves to Jersey after rules relaxed on cannabis-related products
Consumer goods company Tenacious Labs shifts HQ to Channel Island to help expansion
Thursday, 9 June, 2022

Disease control and prevention
Legal smoking age in England should rise each year, says review
‘Smoke-free 2030’ target will be missed without further action, independent study concludes
Thursday, 9 June, 2022

DFS Furniture PLC
DFS warns of falling sofa demand as cost of living crisis bites
Company pares revenue guidance as April orders dip below pre-pandemic levels
Thursday, 9 June, 2022

FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen
SEC chair reviews ‘uneven’ US equities market
Bleeding stops in US municipal bond market as investors seek slowdown protection
Wednesday, 1 June, 2022

Dr Martens Clothing Ltd
Dr Martens raises revenue guidance for next year as it posts jump in profits
Taking back control over sales boosts British footwear brand
Monday, 30 May, 2022

S4 Capital
Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital looks to bolster audit committee after results delay
Advertising start-up says it has already made changes in financial control, risk and governance
Sunday, 22 May, 2022

Executive education
How a business course helped me find my way home, abroad
Ellen Carey went from Oklahoma to success in Germany — but off the green path she loved
Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

S4 Capital
Martin Sorrell’s S4 resumes acquisitions with TheoremOne deal
Acquisition of LA-based company is first since advertising group became mired in accounting issues
Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Philip Morris International Inc
Philip Morris International strikes $16bn deal for Swedish Match
Acquisition takes company further into market for tobacco-free alternatives to cigarettes
Monday, 9 May, 2022

Tobacco
Philip Morris International nears $16bn deal for Swedish Match
Marlboro seller close to acquisition of maker of snus tobacco pouches in further shift away from cigarettes
Monday, 9 May, 2022

McColl's Retail Group PLC
Morrisons wins battle for UK convenience group McColl’s
Grocer prevails over petrol station operator EG Group and promises to take on all 16,000 staff
Friday, 6 May, 2022

McColl's Retail Group PLC
Petrol station group EG attempts to buy McColl’s out of administration
Convenience store chain with 16,000 staff collapsed after rejecting proposal from Morrisons
Friday, 6 May, 2022

S4 Capital
Martin Sorrell says S4 results delay ‘unacceptable and embarrassing’
Advertising group publishes earnings after audit takes longer than expected
Thursday, 5 May, 2022

Channel Four Television Corp
Channel 4 pushes back against privatisation
UK broadcaster says there are many ‘stages to go in ownership discussions’ after announcing record results
Thursday, 5 May, 2022

S4 Capital
S4 Capital to publish delayed results
Martin Sorrell’s start-up announces Friday release after second delay to audited accounts last month
Thursday, 5 May, 2022

Reach PLC
UK publisher Reach says advertising demand hit by Ukraine war
Brands seek to distance themselves from content linked to invasion
Wednesday, 27 April, 2022

WPP PLC
WPP offloads Russian business as sales rise
World’s largest advertising group beats expectations and raises forecasts for this year
Monday, 25 April, 2022

Chapel Down Group PLC
Chapel Down returns to profit as Britons snap up English sparkling wine
Sales at Kent winemaker climb as champagne drinkers embrace local producers