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Tue, 19 May 2026 18:08:20 GMT
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:12 GMT
The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:41:23 GMT
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:34:17 GMT
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:26:11 GMT
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:31 GMT
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:09:04 GMT
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:12:18 GMT
Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:17:52 GMT
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:57 GMT
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:45:23 GMT
Musk has lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, but is not likely to change his aggressive style.
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:07:25 GMT
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:08:37 GMT
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
Tue, 19 May 2026 06:03:52 GMT
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:19:45 GMT
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
Tue, 19 May 2026 02:50:55 GMT
The UK-headquartered banking giant aims to move some of the effected workers to other roles in the business.
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:20:29 GMT
Energy markets have been on a wild ride as the key Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively closed.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:58:33 GMT
The video game firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions".
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:04:20 GMT
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:00 GMT
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:50:27 GMT
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:56 GMT
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:25:14 GMT
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:04 GMT
A watch range by Swatch and luxury brand Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.
Sat, 16 May 2026 23:27:55 GMT
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:33:53 GMT
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:08:37 GMT
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:48 GMT
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:59 GMT
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:08:20 GMT
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:41:23 GMT
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:31 GMT
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:25:21 GMT
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey".
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:06:50 GMT
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 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
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?
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:46:51 GMT
The launch of an exclusive pocket watch has sparked a frenzy that forced stores worldwide to close and in some cases saw police officers and security deal with huge unruly crowds.
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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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