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Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:04:03 GMT
The government has been urged to "act fast" to protect hundreds of jobs following the cyber attack.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:55:16 GMT
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:20:29 GMT
Its decision comes as the industry says there is a lack of government investment and as the US pressures firms to invest there.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:24 GMT
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:46:12 GMT
Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:27:58 GMT
The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away from the familiar - but fiddly - plastic cards?
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:01:51 GMT
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:17:29 GMT
The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:52:37 GMT
Staff in Solihull, Halewood and Wolverhampton have been told not to come into work until Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:02:49 GMT
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:12:21 GMT
The owner of the eponymous department store and Waitrose expects the business to return to profit.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:58:04 GMT
The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:15:58 GMT
The Korean car maker says many of the arrested workers now want to get back home
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:03:50 GMT
The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:01:18 GMT
The Treasury Committee says the complex product, used by first-time buyers, needs an overhaul.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:32:01 GMT
More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid are due to return home on Friday.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:55:26 GMT
The Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:08:12 GMT
The buy-now, pay-later firm raises nearly $1.4bn as its shares start trading publicly.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:28:52 GMT
A new study alleges the skincare brand's product was used for human experiments by a Nazi doctor.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:43:57 GMT
The car-maker previously said there was no evidence that customers information had been taken.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:04:13 GMT
The womenswear brand says higher costs and tough trading conditions have taken their toll.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:23:09 GMT
Shoppers are concerned about rising inflation, said George Weston, chief executive of ABF, the owner of Primark.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:24:53 GMT
The move follows White House criticism of the Bueau of Labor Statistics.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:24:15 GMT
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:02:42 GMT
The Danish firm, which also produces Wegovy, has warned of increased pressure from "knock-off" drugs.
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:57:09 GMT
The social media ads were withdrawn after complaints over the way they presented their alcoholic drinks were upheld.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:01:08 GMT
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:03:51 GMT
More battery energy storage facilities are needed around the world, but fire risks remain.
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:07:35 GMT
Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other publications.
Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:57:20 GMT
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:41:57 GMT
Turks and Caicos Islands, a popular high-end tourist destination, is beset with violent crime.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:19:09 GMT
Agricultural brokers tell the BBC there has been a surge of interest from exporters in trade with China.
Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:01:17 GMT
Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but can they scale up?
Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:01:15 GMT
Haulage firms are introducing electric heavy goods vehicles, but say many more chargers are needed.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:05:14 GMT
A Swedish firm hopes that drones will open up a new market for hot food delivery.
Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:28:59 GMT
Russia's Vladimir Putin met China's and India's leaders in Tianjin in a show of solidarity.
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?
Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:29:06 GMT
A school supplies charity says demand for its help has risen by up to 20% compared with last year.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:55:16 GMT
A report from Policy in Practice says awareness, complexity and stigma are the main barriers stopping people claiming.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:57:04 GMT
More than 1,000 students will be given a £50 uniform voucher, Hull City Council said.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:47:24 GMT
The economy failed to grow following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:05:41 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
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.
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:04:10 GMT
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Sun, 18 May 2025 21:55:21 GMT
An exclusive look inside the closely guarded factory the president wants to become a foundation stone for a US golden age.
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:48:45 GMT
BBC Breakfast Business Presenter Emma Vardy has these tips for how to get complaints heard - and dealt with - when you're dealing with customer services.
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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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