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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:08:33 GMT
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:32:04 GMT
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:04:09 GMT
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:35:22 GMT
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:04:42 GMT
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:24:08 GMT
The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:19:54 GMT
The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:04:43 GMT
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:27:25 GMT
The airline is questioning the "deliverability" of the offer.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:12:17 GMT
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:26:25 GMT
The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:32:12 GMT
New data suggests which university degrees have the highest and lowest financial returns over a lifetime.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:21:08 GMT
Food company Gousto says it is closing its warehouse in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:12:23 GMT
Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:47:54 GMT
Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:32:22 GMT
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:33:56 GMT
A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:45:13 GMT
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:55 GMT
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:43:24 GMT
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:45:33 GMT
The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:24 GMT
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:09:44 GMT
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:07:34 GMT
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:47:35 GMT
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:26 GMT
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:27:11 GMT
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:11:07 GMT
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:11:13 GMT
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:26:01 GMT
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:48 GMT
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMT
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:04 GMT
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:26 GMT
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:45 GMT
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:04:09 GMT
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:19:54 GMT
The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:07:01 GMT
VAT will be cut on children's meals and tickets to some attractions across Surrey and the UK.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:24 GMT
New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:34:21 GMT
Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
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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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