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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:14:54 GMT
Pensions Minister Torston Bell said those affected would receive compensation "where appropriate".
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:29:13 GMT
US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:19:38 GMT
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:19:41 GMT
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:47:02 GMT
Shirine Khoury-Haq's departure comes after a troubled year, in which the retailer suffered a cyber-attack and faced allegations about its workplace culture.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:03:36 GMT
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:56:33 GMT
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict?
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:37:57 GMT
The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:49 GMT
The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:36:51 GMT
Port operator ABP will begin work on developing a facility to assemble and launch turbines out to sea.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:55:18 GMT
The government will invest £100m to restart the Teesside site producing carbon dioxide, a key part of food and drink manufacturing.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:46:07 GMT
Suntory Global Spirits did not give a reason for why the plan is not going ahead.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:01:39 GMT
Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:43:25 GMT
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:34:55 GMT
Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:27:50 GMT
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:35:11 GMT
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:38 GMT
Larry Fink also warns if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:41:57 GMT
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:18:55 GMT
Crude rose back above $100 a barrel as the US and Iran clashed over bringing the conflict to an end.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:23:06 GMT
For many, the promise of getting a foot on the property ladder has turned into a nightmare.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:20:55 GMT
Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard Enterprise was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Autonomy in 2011.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:48:56 GMT
The move comes less two years after the launch of the AI video app sent shockwaves through the media industry.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:16:55 GMT
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:37:31 GMT
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:05:59 GMT
More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:03:48 GMT
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:56:15 GMT
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:52 GMT
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:01 GMT
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:45 GMT
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:06:14 GMT
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:28 GMT
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:01:21 GMT
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:19:38 GMT
Readers contacted BBC Your Voice to say they not been able to claim funds from dead family members' premium bond investments.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:23:03 GMT
Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:22:44 GMT
More working families asking for baby essentials
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:02:22 GMT
Organisations say there is support available after heating oil doubled in price due to the war in Iran.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
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?
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?
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.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:22:50 GMT
Martin Lewis explains that you can use your Lifetime ISA to buy with someone who has already bought.
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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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'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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