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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:38:17 GMT
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:32:14 GMT
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:21:34 GMT
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:39:56 GMT
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:24:50 GMT
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:39:26 GMT
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:58:52 GMT
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:00:24 GMT
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:25:12 GMT
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:55:12 GMT
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:02:36 GMT
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:56:05 GMT
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:56:54 GMT
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:11:24 GMT
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:52:39 GMT
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:28:40 GMT
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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 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?
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:04:15 GMT
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:29:34 GMT
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:25:12 GMT
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:25:19 GMT
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
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, 16 Jan 2026 12:25:19 GMT
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMT
Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:30:00 GMT
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
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?
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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 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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