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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:53:25 GMT
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:45:43 GMT
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:30:42 GMT
Sales rose by more than expected, but it remained a difficult festive period for many retailers.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:07:41 GMT
While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:01:15 GMT
Civil service pension scheme failed to pay some pensions and lump sums after transferring to a new administrator.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:02:43 GMT
The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:39:51 GMT
Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:08:54 GMT
It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:17:48 GMT
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:06 GMT
Installers should be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, an influential parliamentary committee has said.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:43:52 GMT
JPMorgan Chase said the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:57:03 GMT
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:25:59 GMT
About 46,000 customers lost thousands of pounds when Safe Hands Plans Ltd collapsed in 2022.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:42:27 GMT
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:39:58 GMT
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:24:00 GMT
Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 03:15:27 GMT
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:22:59 GMT
Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:45:41 GMT
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:51:01 GMT
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:41:10 GMT
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:45:36 GMT
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:38:11 GMT
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:33 GMT
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:17:01 GMT
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:38 GMT
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:06 GMT
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:19 GMT
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:57:22 GMT
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:11 GMT
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:26:30 GMT
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:38:47 GMT
Meir Matters previously taught people how to use slow cookers - which they could then take home.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:20:55 GMT
The Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:29:59 GMT
Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
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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.
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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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