UK Government Apologizes for Data Breach Involving Billionaire's Email

The accidental disclosure of Bernard Arnault's email ahead of a major investment summit prompts a government referral to the data watchdog.

Bernard Arnault, owner of LVMH and the world's fifth richest person, had his email address shared by UK officials.
The breach occurred as the government prepared for an international investment summit in London.
The Department for Business and Trade attributed the incident to human error and issued an apology.
The government has reported the data breach to the Information Commissioner's Office for investigation.
The summit aims to attract global business leaders and investments to the UK, featuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer and finance minister Rachel Reeves.