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Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:28:31 GMT
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:09:09 GMT
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:52:19 GMT
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:07:54 GMT
Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:36:28 GMT
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:11 GMT
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:28:09 GMT
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:43:17 GMT
The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:12:51 GMT
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:51:12 GMT
We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:10 GMT
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:33 GMT
Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:24:52 GMT
Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:04:56 GMT
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:53:46 GMT
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:40:23 GMT
Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:15:40 GMT
Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:32:14 GMT
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:05:16 GMT
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:38:17 GMT
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:21:34 GMT
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:24:50 GMT
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:39:56 GMT
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:39:26 GMT
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:05:16 GMT
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:02:52 GMT
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:00:24 GMT
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:26:30 GMT
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:08:55 GMT
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:04:26 GMT
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 GMT
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:51 GMT
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:02:08 GMT
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:13 GMT
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:04:25 GMT
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:04:45 GMT
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:05:38 GMT
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:07:27 GMT
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:37 GMT
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:10 GMT
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:07:54 GMT
Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:53:11 GMT
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:35:15 GMT
The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:34:30 GMT
The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:09:16 GMT
The NEPHRA Repair Cafe is giving a new lease of life to broken appliances and saving people money.
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?
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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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