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BBC News - Business
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:03:52 GMT
The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:22:58 GMT
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:11:46 GMT
The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:43:29 GMT
US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:48:11 GMT
The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:24:18 GMT
With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:15:02 GMT
The 10-year gilt yield rises sharply in reaction to reports that an expected Budget income tax rise will not happen.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:17:23 GMT
Doug McMillon is handing over the reins of America's largest retailer to John Furner.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:59:25 GMT
Under the deal, Donald Trump's 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:55:38 GMT
Sonder guests have complained that they had to leave their accommodation as the firm files for a sudden bankruptcy.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:59:10 GMT
Wall insulation installed under two separate schemes was supposed to keep residents warm and dry, but instead left some homes damp and mouldy
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:47:59 GMT
The Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:08 GMT
Chris O'Shea, the boss of Centrica, which owns British Gas, says the energy transition is correct, but worries over the impact on jobs.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:30:00 GMT
The Trump administration on Thursday announced frameworks for trade deals with four Latin American countries, which senior officials said will include tariff relief on coffee and bananas.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:24:37 GMT
The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit manufacturing and weighed on growth in the economy, figures show.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:09:17 GMT
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:04:12 GMT
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:03:27 GMT
The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:22:27 GMT
Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:47:37 GMT
Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:48:08 GMT
The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:53:02 GMT
The company plans to spend two-thirds of that to upgrade wiring and increase high-voltage grid capacity to get power from the north to customers in the south.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:46:41 GMT
The Transport Secretary has announced new measures to tackle the continuing backlog of driving tests.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:06:44 GMT
Buy It Direct boss Nick Glynne said increased taxes on business in the UK had sped up the process.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:51 GMT
The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:11:41 GMT
The airline is only accepting digital boarding passes from Wednesday.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:20:09 GMT
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:07:36 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.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:54:55 GMT
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:06:33 GMT
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:04:37 GMT
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:22:10 GMT
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:22:58 GMT
Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:22:06 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:34:35 GMT
Are credit cards 'bad' and debit cards 'good'? Martin Lewis explains why it's not that simple.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:42:30 GMT
Some experts think the government may break its promise not to increase income tax, NI or VAT for working people.
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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 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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