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BBC News - Business
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:43:14 GMT
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:10:23 GMT
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:24 GMT
The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:50:29 GMT
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:52:12 GMT
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:01:26 GMT
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:39:35 GMT
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:24:48 GMT
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:44:17 GMT
British Columbia has accused the company of failing to report the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT to law enforcement.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:39:01 GMT
The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:21:18 GMT
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:36:54 GMT
The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:28:17 GMT
Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:38 GMT
It comes after European Commission President proposed "opening the door" for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:37:23 GMT
The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:50:56 GMT
Top US and Chinese officials held talks in New York on Sunday ahead of a Trump-Xi summit this week.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:49:45 GMT
How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:22:21 GMT
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:42:42 GMT
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:01:57 GMT
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:45:39 GMT
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:05:15 GMT
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:06:16 GMT
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:25:43 GMT
Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:39:32 GMT
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:57:30 GMT
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:47 GMT
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:18:47 GMT
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:19:38 GMT
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:05:47 GMT
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:04:30 GMT
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:17:33 GMT
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:05:23 GMT
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:28 GMT
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:09:02 GMT
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:19:06 GMT
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:44 GMT
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:22:24 GMT
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:33:49 GMT
Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:39:35 GMT
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:24:01 GMT
A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:05:41 GMT
It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:04:56 GMT
People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:20:00 GMT
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:57:42 GMT
Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 as part of a raft of changes that practices will be legally required to bring in over the coming months.
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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.
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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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