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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:47:53 GMT
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:18:19 GMT
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:52:22 GMT
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:32 GMT
The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:23:29 GMT
Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:19:43 GMT
Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:27:40 GMT
The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:19:37 GMT
Bosses at South East Water are grilled over failures that left thousands without water over winter.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:39:03 GMT
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:54 GMT
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:25:08 GMT
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:34 GMT
Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:10:52 GMT
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:59:21 GMT
Four vessels with links to Iran have crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the start of a US naval blockade, but two of those vessels appear to have reversed course.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:18:33 GMT
The move has raised questions over parliamentary scrutiny of future rules to deliver planned EU deals.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:57:37 GMT
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:17:57 GMT
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:38 GMT
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:12:58 GMT
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:25:11 GMT
Labour MP Nic Dakin says it is "the best outcome" for British Steel as ownership talks continue.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:44:28 GMT
Some vehicles are still taking part in a convoy at a roundabout in County Tyrone.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:41:20 GMT
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:25:50 GMT
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:18:50 GMT
Families will be able to get help with back to school costs for children in reception to Year 11.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:28:17 GMT
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 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
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:10:28 GMT
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:36 GMT
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:00 GMT
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:33 GMT
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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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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