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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:19 GMT
Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:33:42 GMT
The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:05 GMT
The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:53:13 GMT
The government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:50:19 GMT
The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:42:32 GMT
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:06:34 GMT
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:26:48 GMT
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:55:02 GMT
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:28:36 GMT
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:31:36 GMT
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:45 GMT
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:46:35 GMT
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:21:54 GMT
The Chinese technology is removed from most US government agencies as race for AI dominance steps up.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:30 GMT
Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:44:53 GMT
Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:03 GMT
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:38:25 GMT
Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:36:43 GMT
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:08:02 GMT
Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:24:59 GMT
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:49:58 GMT
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains.
A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:28:45 GMT
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:46:42 GMT
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:11:09 GMT
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:57:16 GMT
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:59:48 GMT
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:21 GMT
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:28 GMT
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:05:29 GMT
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:10:13 GMT
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:21 GMT
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:06:50 GMT
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:03:53 GMT
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:12:22 GMT
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:18:47 GMT
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:19:22 GMT
More money is made available through a resilience fund for hard-pressed households in Sheffield.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:28:36 GMT
The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:15:16 GMT
FareShare South West says fuel costs are putting immense pressure on work helping thousands in need.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:03 GMT
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:10:28 GMT
Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:53 GMT
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:31:56 GMT
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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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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