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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:44 GMT
The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:56:03 GMT
Prices have been rising more slowly in the twelve months to October but food prices bucked the trend.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:52:41 GMT
The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:32:11 GMT
The former US treasury secretary has faced a backlash over frequent messages to Epstein.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:53:52 GMT
The move comes after Beijing blocked exports of the firm's chips in response to the Hague intervening into Chinese-owned chipmaker.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:23:14 GMT
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:36:27 GMT
Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:41:17 GMT
The BBC followed a series of shoplifting cases which highlight how shops have waited months for thieves to be brought to justice.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:58:19 GMT
The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:41:37 GMT
The carmaker's CEO said the raid was "a bad surprise" but the firm will continue to invest in the US.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:46 GMT
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:16:04 GMT
In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:16:30 GMT
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:59:14 GMT
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:54 GMT
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:40:41 GMT
Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:48:55 GMT
"We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:19:02 GMT
Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:12:11 GMT
Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:13:54 GMT
Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:37:05 GMT
The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:03:02 GMT
HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:28:48 GMT
The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:09:43 GMT
Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:46:10 GMT
Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:52:18 GMT
The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief?
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:18 GMT
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:18 GMT
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:48:29 GMT
Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:03:14 GMT
From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:13:36 GMT
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:10:59 GMT
The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:20 GMT
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:14:09 GMT
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:54:31 GMT
Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:11:41 GMT
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:17:40 GMT
Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:07:11 GMT
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:01:08 GMT
New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:48:14 GMT
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:03:07 GMT
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:11:04 GMT
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:21:44 GMT
The rate of inflation has fallen prompting hopes of lower mortgage rates, but food prices are still rising.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:03:32 GMT
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:44:27 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:57:33 GMT
As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:25:18 GMT
Lisa Parkinson started working for the Big Food Project in Blackpool after using the service when she was diagnosed with breast cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:26:40 GMT
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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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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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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