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BBC News - Business
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:52:39 GMT
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:03:42 GMT
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:39:32 GMT
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:50:24 GMT
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:08:55 GMT
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:16:47 GMT
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:54:17 GMT
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:38:07 GMT
Anger is high after thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex have experienced days of water chaos.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:09:05 GMT
A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:49:56 GMT
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:36:45 GMT
Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:14:03 GMT
More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:38:35 GMT
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:58:10 GMT
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:57:23 GMT
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:19:22 GMT
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:44:53 GMT
The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:05:25 GMT
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:30:30 GMT
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:17:17 GMT
Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:15:45 GMT
Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:57:33 GMT
The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:12:49 GMT
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:03:39 GMT
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT
Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
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.
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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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'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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