The government has set the wheels in motion for a potentially significant expansion in class actions – with an emphasis on ‘proportionate cost’. The Law Commission today announced the beginning of a project, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade, to ‘consider the potential introduction of a consumer class actions regime’. Such a jurisdiction …
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As companies chase growth in emerging markets, many find themselves operating in increasingly complex geopolitical landscapes, marked by armed conflict and political instability. The commercial potential? Significant. The legal exposure? Unpredictable. These regions are not just operationally complex—they are a legal minefield. Litigation risks can arise not only from direct involvement in conflict-related activities, but also …
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Monday 20 April 2026 2:58 am | Updated: Friday 17 April 2026 4:01 pm UK fintech leaders flagged concerns with capital conditions. Over seven in ten UK fintech chiefs are switching growth plans due to the country’s ailing capital conditions. Some 71 per cent of the sector’s top bosses said they have had to adjust growth …
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Pro se employment lawsuits are surging – and generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is quietly reshaping what those cases look like, how long they last, and how expensive they are to defend. Gone are the days of nonsensical handwritten pleadings; pro se plaintiffs are now arriving with polished filings and relentless motion practice. Although employers continue …
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Friday 17 April 2026 1:40 pm | Updated: Friday 17 April 2026 3:27 pm Pubs and restaurants face “relentless” cost pressures The rate of corporate collapse in hospitality surged in February in signs the sector was struggling to stay afloat even before the Iran war brought further cost pressures. The number of accommodation and food service firms …
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Get comfortable being uncomfortable. That is one of the most valuable nuggets I’ve heard, and one that gave me the courage and inspired me to love myself and get out of a toxic marriage. Here is my story. I was so excited to be in my first real committed relationship at the age of 23. …
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There is something I believe every person going through a divorce truly needs: emotional support–namely divorce support groups for women. Of course, there are many ways to get that support. Therapy, divorce coaching, and leaning on friends and family can all be incredibly helpful. But divorce support groups for women is one form of support …
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Friday 10 April 2026 3:02 pm UK businesses are adopting AI at a pace, but many are still struggling to convert that momentum into real, meaningful financial returns. According to IBM’s Race for ROI study, 66 per cent of British enterprises report significant productivity improvements from AI, with 63 per cent of senior leaders citing …
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Are you looking for relationship closure after your divorce? The aftermath of every breakup or divorce is unique. Some couples are able to remain good friends, others end up cordial but distant, and then there are some who walk away bitter and angry, and want no future contact with one other. But there’s one thing …
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