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BBC News - Business
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:05:17 GMT
US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:36:11 GMT
The chain, which is backed in part by England captain Ben Stokes, is remaining open for business except at one venue.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:18:15 GMT
Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:48:44 GMT
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:54:08 GMT
While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:59:17 GMT
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:59:19 GMT
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:01:49 GMT
Road, rail and air travellers are being advised to allow extra time for travel and check their routes.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:05:52 GMT
Visitors who don't live in Rome will have to pay to view the Baroque monument up close from February.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:20:09 GMT
Supermarket sales fell for the fourth month in a row, while discounts did not lift Black Friday spending in November, figures suggest.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:02:33 GMT
A typical turkey dinner will cost about £32.45 this year, according to research done for the BBC.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:45:50 GMT
The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:32:59 GMT
The retailer says it plans to claw back bonuses awarded to executives at its North America business as a result of the mistakes.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:08 GMT
Andrew Bailey says workers need to be trained to move into jobs that use AI, but adds it might not lead to mass unemployment.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:49:16 GMT
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:06:44 GMT
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:02:06 GMT
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:03:10 GMT
Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:49:01 GMT
Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:04:53 GMT
The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:33:56 GMT
Bea Prosser says the community gave support at a time when small businesses struggled.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:01:52 GMT
The new rate will come into effect at the beginning of January, Caritas Jersey says.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:22:19 GMT
Customers living in a specific Glasgow postcode were unable to apply for the Warm Home Discount.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:48:23 GMT
Arfan Mohammed, the owner of Sizzlers Fastfood, delivers 1,000 Christmas gifts to local children.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:59:19 GMT
Card providers can decide whether to offer unlimited payments on contactless cards.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
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
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:22:13 GMT
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:06:55 GMT
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:23:20 GMT
Lower prices for food and clothing meant inflation fell by more than expected
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:01:18 GMT
The inflation rate fell to 3.2% from 3.6%, a larger fall than analysts expected
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT
Vicky Spratt explores how the UK's housing crisis unfolded and asks if we can fix it.
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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.
Ian Bingham. Director, The IP Asset Partnership
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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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