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BBC News - Business
Thu, 22 May 2025 10:47:32 GMT
Government borrowing hit £20.2bn in April, leading analysts to say the prospect of tax rises later this year is increasing.
Thu, 22 May 2025 14:05:30 GMT
The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".
Thu, 22 May 2025 16:42:08 GMT
There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.
Thu, 22 May 2025 16:42:42 GMT
The man who designed the iPad, iMac and iPhone will try to come up with a new generation of products for the AI era.
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:57:37 GMT
Ministers accept recommended pay awards above the 2.8% they previously budgeted for.
Thu, 22 May 2025 11:17:56 GMT
Critics say he is trading access for personal profit - a suggestion rejected by the White House.
Wed, 21 May 2025 21:40:22 GMT
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.
Wed, 21 May 2025 20:19:37 GMT
The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.
Wed, 21 May 2025 15:16:22 GMT
Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news
Thu, 22 May 2025 06:43:02 GMT
After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack.
Wed, 21 May 2025 17:03:35 GMT
Inflation has risen by more than expected as water, energy and food bills grew - how are ordinary people making their income stretch?
Wed, 21 May 2025 16:30:44 GMT
The US chain reports a sharp fall in sales which it blames on a "highly challenging environment".
Wed, 21 May 2025 11:39:19 GMT
Prices have risen faster than expected - raising questions about how many interest rate cuts there will be this year
Wed, 21 May 2025 16:21:40 GMT
His comments come as the White House says it will overhaul rules restricting sales of advanced chips.
Wed, 21 May 2025 13:24:28 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Wed, 21 May 2025 10:07:26 GMT
The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
Wed, 21 May 2025 09:03:31 GMT
Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.
Wed, 21 May 2025 13:41:50 GMT
The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.
Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:18 GMT
The company pauses its "retention scheme", which pays out cash to top executives linked to its rescue loan.
Tue, 20 May 2025 17:01:47 GMT
It is unclear whether UK travellers can avoid long queues this summer and use e-gates at European airports.
Tue, 20 May 2025 22:53:05 GMT
The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.
Tue, 20 May 2025 18:32:35 GMT
The tax will affect billions of packages sent to people's homes which mainly come from China at the moment.
Tue, 20 May 2025 20:41:58 GMT
It is not necessary to have held a Mastercard to make a claim following a tribunal ruling.
Tue, 20 May 2025 18:15:17 GMT
A court will decide whether the firm should be wound up on Wednesday
Tue, 20 May 2025 17:38:11 GMT
Asked if he had any regrets about his political activities, Musk said: "I did what needed to be done."
Tue, 20 May 2025 14:56:54 GMT
The Irish airline is pursuing members of a Spanish union to hand back up to €3,000 following a ruling.
Tue, 20 May 2025 13:56:59 GMT
Options under discussion include changing eligibility, or restoring the payments to all pensioners.
Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:50 GMT
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Wed, 21 May 2025 14:16:50 GMT
A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Mon, 19 May 2025 23:13:44 GMT
Cooling systems that avoid the use of polluting refrigerants are being launched.
Sun, 18 May 2025 23:28:18 GMT
More trade union members are murdered in the South American nation than anywhere else.
Thu, 15 May 2025 23:22:42 GMT
Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.
Wed, 14 May 2025 23:17:16 GMT
The Caribbean island is building a power station that will use steam naturally heated by volcanic rock.
Thu, 15 May 2025 04:36:45 GMT
From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?
Wed, 21 May 2025 09:03:31 GMT
Online orders paused, some customer data stolen - here's what we know about the chaos at M&S.
Sat, 10 May 2025 03:33:24 GMT
Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.
Sat, 10 May 2025 04:01:38 GMT
How consumers are reacting to shipping changes that mean low-value packages entering the US no longer avoid tariffs.
Tue, 13 May 2025 23:03:29 GMT
The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.
Mon, 12 May 2025 23:08:33 GMT
Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.
Wed, 21 May 2025 17:19:20 GMT
Lyons welcomed the government's realisation that an "error" was made.
Wed, 21 May 2025 17:03:35 GMT
Inflation has risen by more than expected as water, energy and food bills grew - how are ordinary people making their income stretch?
Wed, 21 May 2025 15:16:22 GMT
Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news
Wed, 21 May 2025 14:16:50 GMT
A government decision to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Wed, 21 May 2025 13:24:28 GMT
UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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.
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:40:17 GMT
The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:27:04 GMT
From the end of April, the 500-year-old Royal Mail will be controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who co-owns a football club - but why does he want it?
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:59:04 GMT
What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:25:17 GMT
What's happening in Whitehall to try to limit the harm to the UK, perhaps by making a deal with the US, and make the most of any opportunities?
Wed, 14 May 2025 09:41:44 GMT
The BBC's Laura Bicker takes us inside a Chinese sofa factory that almost ground to a halt after Trump's tariffs.
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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 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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