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Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:33:40 GMT
The digital ticketing trials will allow passengers to check in and out using a location-identifying app.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:26:44 GMT
The government warns Kemi Badenoch's plans would "only accelerate the worsening climate crisis".
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:58:36 GMT
Metal Gear has returned but Hideo Kojima is not at the helm after splitting with publisher Konami in 2015.
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:44:41 GMT
Costa's owner Coca-Cola is reportedly looking to sell the chain as its popularity cools off. So has something gone wrong?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:56:04 GMT
The government says the agreement will support thousands of jobs, including more than 2,000 in Scotland.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:38:55 GMT
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:01:35 GMT
Carmaker asks judge to overturn $243m verdict in fatal Autopilot crash case.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:17:17 GMT
Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite led the company when it sacked hundreds of staff in March 2022.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:58:33 GMT
The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:24:37 GMT
The US scraps its de-minimis exemption, meaning no more duty-free entry of small parcels to the US.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:23:14 GMT
Locals in Mexico City are unhappy about being priced out of central neighbourhoods.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:46 GMT
A workers union says the email sent in error caused panic and distress.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:50 GMT
Lower-price goods will no longer be duty-free, in a move that will affect millions of shipments.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:54:53 GMT
Minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:24:39 GMT
The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:03:46 GMT
Parcels from China that are exempt from UK import tax more than doubled in value to £3bn last year.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:37:45 GMT
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:57:57 GMT
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:04:07 GMT
The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:14:08 GMT
The BBC understands more than a third of workers at the Norfolk headquarters will lose their jobs.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:38:35 GMT
Nvidia remains exposed to geopolitical tensions between the US and China.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:29 GMT
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:11:45 GMT
Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:25:39 GMT
The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:03:24 GMT
The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:48:36 GMT
Michael O'Leary told the BBC the change would come in November, and that he made no apology for it.
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:33:11 GMT
Royal Mail says the revamped design will help it compete in small parcel deliveries.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:42:59 GMT
Anguilla has the internet domain .ai and is earning a fortune selling the address to tech firms.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:03:41 GMT
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:59:49 GMT
Agentic AI is taking decisions and acting on behalf of users, but how to stop that going wrong?
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:38:54 GMT
Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:04:51 GMT
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:22:14 GMT
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:03:19 GMT
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:05:03 GMT
Recent moves by Beijing have got businesses worried - and Australia is looking to offer an alternative.
Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:29:33 GMT
The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest general election.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:01:09 GMT
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:01:41 GMT
New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the quality of the performance.
Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:50:13 GMT
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:13:47 GMT
The emergence of AI is spurring some firms to make their HR and IT departments work closer together.
Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:02:31 GMT
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:06:39 GMT
Automotive industry will have to change techniques and materials as new EU rules come into force in 2026
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:21:30 GMT
A survey this summer found families were going without heating or food to pay for uniform.
Sat, 30 Aug 2025 06:08:37 GMT
The supermarket supplies fresh fruit, vegetables and meat to anyone struggling to make ends meet.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:38:55 GMT
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:37:45 GMT
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:54:13 GMT
Rising food costs push families towards poverty, the chair of Jersey's shoppers' rights group says.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:00:58 GMT
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:01:04 GMT
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:11:02 GMT
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
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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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