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Thu, 21 May 2026 23:01:37 GMT
John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".
Fri, 22 May 2026 06:28:41 GMT
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month.
Fri, 22 May 2026 02:57:12 GMT
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:09:43 GMT
Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:05:13 GMT
It is the first holiday period since the EU's new border system was fully implemented.
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:14:18 GMT
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:54 GMT
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.
Thu, 21 May 2026 23:05:38 GMT
The government will not be financial or legal penalties for train operators who fail to meet the targets.
Thu, 21 May 2026 20:34:59 GMT
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:29:30 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:11:05 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:10 GMT
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:17 GMT
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:18 GMT
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
Thu, 21 May 2026 08:19:59 GMT
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:32 GMT
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:54 GMT
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:10:42 GMT
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:42:29 GMT
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:18:16 GMT
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:04:48 GMT
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:45 GMT
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:45:49 GMT
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Wed, 20 May 2026 10:34:00 GMT
Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:59 GMT
In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.
Wed, 20 May 2026 05:48:23 GMT
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:14 GMT
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:08:37 GMT
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:48 GMT
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:59 GMT
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.
Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.
Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:29:30 GMT
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:22:30 GMT
Rhun ap Iorwerth says "deeper" action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor's moves.
Thu, 21 May 2026 05:32:06 GMT
Teenage entrepreneurs at Huntington School change the way pupils shop for a prom dress.
Wed, 20 May 2026 20:56:39 GMT
Gaynor Lake tells how she struggled to pay for heating, rent and council tax and saw her debts grow.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:18:16 GMT
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
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?
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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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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'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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