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BBC News - Business
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:09:17 GMT
The Chancellor is reportedly trying to revive plans to cut the tax-free limit for Cash ISAs.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:07:13 GMT
Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:16:06 GMT
Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems".
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:55:49 GMT
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:14:09 GMT
The chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says "robust technical measures" could help reduce phone thefts.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:32:25 GMT
The price increases remained milder than feared, keeping the US central bank on track to cut interest rates next week.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:33:49 GMT
While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:51:41 GMT
The decision marks the company's first major job cuts in a decade.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:18:31 GMT
Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:01:33 GMT
A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:55:12 GMT
President Trump abruptly ended negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:47:33 GMT
Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:01:48 GMT
It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:32:22 GMT
Leonardo offered a two-year rise of 3.2% in October but unite members are demanding an improved offer.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:00:49 GMT
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:38 GMT
It will be the first face-to-face meeting for both leaders since Trump's return to office.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:08:48 GMT
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:33:09 GMT
But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:56:22 GMT
Sources from Airbus said "doing nothing would be the biggest risk at this stage".
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:32:04 GMT
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:18:49 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:43:35 GMT
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:10:24 GMT
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:01:43 GMT
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:19:10 GMT
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:04:19 GMT
Fewer diners are "hitting the Hut" and it is closing half its UK restaurants.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:02:32 GMT
Some wait until a certain date to reach for the thermostat. Others until the temperature drops below a certain point.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:42:03 GMT
The Scotland Demands Better demonstration was organised by trade unions and charities.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 06:11:27 GMT
There is no free childcare scheme for children under two in Wales, so one mum crossed the border.
Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:16:06 GMT
Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems".
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:58:17 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:06:35 GMT
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:14:00 GMT
Martin answers a listener's question on his podcast.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:08:15 GMT
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:10:00 GMT
Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy?
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:15 GMT
Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:42:44 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.
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We provide advice and guidance on the resolution of business disputes, including through direct negotiation, mediation and litigation. Examples of our services include early stage advice on contract termination and dispute avoidance; presenting or responding to claims; representation at mediation appointments; litigation management; representation in court proceedings; and drafting position statements.
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Simon has once again provided us with excellent service. Simon is smart, tough, responsive – and all at very competitive rates.
Mark Biddle. General Counsel, Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited.
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Simon Emmerson at Emmerson Law continues to act for an impressive range of clients at the Mercantile, County and High Courts. Recent work includes defending a $1.5m breach of contract claim.
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Simon Emmerson has done an outstanding job for us with his pragmatic, professional and common sense approach.
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Emmerson Law’s team is headed by founding partner Simon Emmerson, who is praised for his ‘excellent tactical and commercially oriented advice'.
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Simon is extremely good at the face-to-face mediation process and managed our case in a very expedient and professional manner. He is extremely cost effective and pragmatic in his approach.
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'Impressive and seasoned litigator' Simon Emmerson heads the team at Emmerson Law which acted on a number of negligence, fraud and breach of contract claims.
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Litigation boutique Emmerson Law is led by Simon Emmerson, who really understands the dynamics of litigation. The firm has notable experience handling claims arising from commercial contracts and economic torts.
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Commercial contracts and economic torts are the forte of litigation boutique Emmerson Law, which also 'punches above its weight' in regulatory work. 'Top-notch' managing director Simon Emmerson has 'a real feel for the dynamics of litigation' and routinely acts for defendants and claimants from a broad range of sectors, including energy, hospitality and software development. The firm receives a high number of inbound instructions from the US.
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The ‘very responsive, efficient, proactive and knowledgeable’ practice at Emmerson Law is run by ‘excellent’ sole practitioner Simon Emmerson. Emmerson acts for listed companies, SMEs and owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors including energy, electronics manufacturing, software development and motorsport.
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