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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:21:54 GMT
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:12:30 GMT
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:46:35 GMT
The platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to idenitify and remove listings linked to looting".
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:44:53 GMT
Footage emerged on social media of hundreds of people gathered in east London to watch a bike joust.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:03 GMT
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:38:25 GMT
Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:16:32 GMT
The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:08:02 GMT
Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:24:59 GMT
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:49:58 GMT
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains.
A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:28:45 GMT
The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:01:40 GMT
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:46:42 GMT
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:11:09 GMT
The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:57:16 GMT
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:59:48 GMT
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:12:24 GMT
Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:12:17 GMT
Zoey Darnbrough had no idea there was a distillery near her home - now she has a top tourism role there.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:16:27 GMT
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:32:31 GMT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:16:12 GMT
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:17 GMT
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:18:21 GMT
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:28 GMT
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:05:29 GMT
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:09:56 GMT
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:10:13 GMT
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:32 GMT
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:21 GMT
Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:06:50 GMT
Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:03:53 GMT
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:12:22 GMT
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:11:48 GMT
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
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.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:54:03 GMT
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:10:28 GMT
Charities in Hampshire tell the BBC that furniture poverty is becoming an increasing problem.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:24:59 GMT
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:03:04 GMT
Gleaning Cornwall warns that more funding is needed as costs rise sharply.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:07:40 GMT
The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:05:53 GMT
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:31:56 GMT
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
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
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:48:35 GMT
Banknotes are getting a nature-themed makeover – and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:09 GMT
New Yorkers share how much they spend on a wedding gift - and how they decide.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:44:45 GMT
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:08:32 GMT
Martin has advice for listeners caught out by auto-renewing subscriptions, explaining what rights consumers have and whether there's a way to challenge the renewal or cancel.
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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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