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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:28:29 GMT
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:07:07 GMT
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:35:14 GMT
Several bills are going up at the start of April - but there are some things you can do about it.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:06:21 GMT
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:40:05 GMT
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:49:38 GMT
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:12:57 GMT
'Awful April" will see a range of household bills rise, but there are ways to ease the pain.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:18:53 GMT
Keir Starmer says he is "keeping all options on the table" to respond to new US trade tariffs.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:18:50 GMT
Like many other casual dining chains, Hooters has struggled in recent years with rising costs and wages.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:49:35 GMT
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:27:41 GMT
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:18:17 GMT
The amount of savings protected if a bank goes under should rise from the current £85,000, a regulator says.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:04:51 GMT
The troubled water utility firm says KKR could complete the deal in the second half of this year.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:55:47 GMT
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:26:37 GMT
A report says there are 2,100 fewer work coaches than needed while the number of people requiring support has risen.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:03:09 GMT
Millions of motorists could be in line for payouts depending on the decision of Supreme Court judges.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:13:47 GMT
Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:42:45 GMT
Some locals say rent hikes prompted by an influx of construction workers are pricing them out.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:03:48 GMT
Businesses think Trump is right about unfair trade. But are the US president's reciprocal tariffs the answer?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:21:15 GMT
Only a third of 16 to 24-year-olds gave to charity last year, down sharply since the pandemic.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:01:34 GMT
The move could be aimed at protecting investors, who helped him buy purchase X, from losing money.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:24:51 GMT
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:15:17 GMT
The 233-year-old chain will become TGJones but the WH Smith brand will continue at airports and railway stations.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:24:16 GMT
Manufacturers are expected to ask for state support ahead of next week's 25% tax on exports.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:10:46 GMT
Investors sold off shares of carmakers in Japan, Germany and the UK, but US brands are also set to be hit.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:39:10 GMT
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:18:56 GMT
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:55:21 GMT
Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:38:01 GMT
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:13:58 GMT
Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:06:53 GMT
Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:53:55 GMT
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:50 GMT
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:24:08 GMT
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:51:08 GMT
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:19:51 GMT
Tolu and Isaac Frimpong are leaving London to avoid an extra £1,000 in monthly expenses.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:07:07 GMT
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:59:58 GMT
The amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers will rise on 6 April.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:58:45 GMT
The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:13 GMT
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:27:21 GMT
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:05:40 GMT
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:05:54 GMT
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:39:50 GMT
The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT
Muriel Zagha, Prof Sam Friedman, Lord Willetts, Lisa Holdsworth and Prof Melinda Mills.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:30:00 GMT
Julian Metcalfe on starting up fast food chain Pret A Manger and later Itsu.
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:23:30 GMT
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.
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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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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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