Business confidence drops in blow to Labour
Business confidence fell again at the start of the year, according to a tracker frequently cited by Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, dealing a blow to the government in its hopes of boosting the UK economy before difficult elections in May. Starmer and Reeves have frequently pointed to the Lloyds Bank business barometer when speaking …
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Prepare for Trauma-Based Decisions in White-Collar Litigation
Attorneys usually analyze white-collar cases through formal legal frameworks: statutes, guidelines, charging decisions, cooperation credit, and sentencing outcomes. But they often overlook the psychological conditions—such as acute stress, fear, and disorientation—under which defendants make the most consequential decisions of their lives. Trauma-based decision making is central to white-collar cases. Trauma shapes judgment, risk tolerance, and …
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Civil litigation: AI and the evolving role of solicitors
The UK approach to AI regulation – favouring sector-led oversight over statutory controls – combined with the rapid adoption of AI in legal practice, has highlighted areas where regulatory and judicial frameworks will likely evolve further. Recent cases such as Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey and Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank (which were heard …
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‘Far too little, far too late’: Fury as Reeves sends junior minister to announce paltry 15% off business rates for pubs – but only for three years and wider hospitality sector gets nothing
Rachel Reeves was accused of doing ‘far too little, far too late’ today after she sent a junior minister to unveil her pubs bailout. After an outcry by Labour MPs at the prospect of thousands of closures, pubs are to get 15 per cent off business rates from April. However, low-ranking Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson …
Navigating Divorce Across Borders, Cultures, and Legal Systems
Divorce is one of the most emotionally disruptive experiences a person can go through. Even under the best circumstances, it shakes your sense of safety, identity, and future. Now imagine navigating divorce in a country that is not your own. A place where the language may not be your first, the laws are unfamiliar, the …
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London is a city with the resilience to outlast market cycles, fads and political feuds, says boss of property firm
By ADAM LAWRENCE Updated: 12:11, 24 January 2026 Ruth Sunderland’s warning on the dangers of continually talking down London could not be more timely. This is not simply a question of reputation. Confidence matters. When it ebbs, investment decisions are delayed, risk rises and growth slows, with real consequences for people’s livelihoods. In house …
JANA’S SEALED SECTION: As we head into split season, this is exactly how much your divorce will cost YOU – as told with shocking honestly by these ex-wives and husbands…
Roughly two years ago, I started dating a guy who was fresh out of a divorce. I know, never a good idea. Safe to say, he was looking war-torn after a three-year battle to finally, legally, say ‘I don’t’ – and his story was enough to scare the bejesus out of anyone considering filing for …
Private sector bounces back but Reeves leaves hospitality reeling
The UK’s private sector expanded at the fastest rate in nearly two years in the first month of 2026 but the reeling hospitality sector was still feeling the crunch from Labour policy. The latest Flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) from S&P Global showed a major uptick in the all-important services sector, which is often seen …
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‘It can be fixed’ – Is finding your partner unattractive grounds for divorce?
Finding your partner unattractive is ‘not a death knell’ for a relationship – but it is a clear warning sign, according to clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Regan. She was speaking after a new survey found that eight-in-10 people believe that not finding your partner attractive anymore is not a good enough reason to get a divorce. …
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How To Deal With Divorce As a Man
Wondering how to deal with divorce as a man? I would know. The day my ex-wife and I told our kids we were getting divorced, I did what men are trained to do: I held it together. What I didn’t know then was that “holding it together” would nearly destroy me. I’m writing this because …
Civil procedure: Costs budgeting in group litigation
At a recent group action case management hearing in White and others v Uber London Ltd and others [2025] EWHC 2972 (Comm), Mrs Justice O’Farrell helpfully explained the approach the courts will take when determining whether to order costs budgeting in group litigation. The case concerns 13,000 claims by London black cab drivers against the …
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Tough year ahead as businesses face compliance and investigation storm
A wave of complex regulations and cross-border probes is set to test the resilience of businesses worldwide in the coming year; at the same time, resource constraints expose vulnerabilities. A staggering 82 per cent of global businesses fear being hit by cross-border or multi-agency investigations this year, according to a new report by law firm …
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The Use of Subpoenas in Family Law Litigation
In family law disputes, an amicable resolution is preferred for everyone’s emotional well-being. However, when a peaceful resolution isn’t possible, litigation involving a subpoena may ensue. But, the use of subpoenas can sometimes intensify conflict and complicate proceedings. Despite their potential to cause conflict, subpoenas may be necessary to reveal vital information, contributing to a …
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Mass litigation in the UK: from cost to contribution
Jade Tess Weiner of Angeion Group International and Dr Steffen Sirries of Solve Economics examine a defence of the impact of mass litigations on the UK economy. As mass litigation becomes more prominent in the UK, its economic role is being scrutinised. The current debate rarely moves beyond the supposed ‘costs’ imposed on defendant companies. …
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Understanding and Coping With Change from Divorce
Life when you are married is very different from life after divorce. That difference is at the core of why divorce feels so overwhelming for so many people. Divorce brings change, and coping with change, even when it leads to growth or relief, is stressful. As a divorce attorney with more than 30 years of …
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Plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales may be watered down after backlash | UK criminal jus…
Proposals to limit jury trials could be watered down after a backlash from MPs, peers and senior figures in the legal profession, the Guardian has been told. Sources say senior government officials are discussing potential changes in an attempt to draw the sting out of the plans and avoid a bruising fight in the House …
Business confidence lowest in nearly five years, BDO says
: Saturday 10 January 2026 11:31 am Business confidence fell to its lowest level in nearly five years, an advisory company indicated, as the Labour government is expected to oversee a small improvement in the UK economy this year. BDO’s optimism index, which tracks sentiment by surveying 4,000 executives, dropped to its weakest reading since …
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