The financial markets are built on a foundation of trust. Investors rely on the integrity of brokers, the accuracy of corporate disclosures, and the fairness of investment products. When that trust is betrayed through fraud, misrepresentation, or negligence, the consequences can be devastating for individual portfolios and market confidence at large. In the wake of …
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Monday 23 February 2026 1:00 am UK bank to businesses lending growth is forecast to halve this year as firms feel the pinch of challenging conditions amid global tensions. Net growth in the value of lending from the banking sector to businesses is tipped to slow to 3.5 per cent this year, standing at nearly …
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One of the most painful questions people ask in divorce is also one of the most vulnerable: How will I ever trust after betrayal? After a marriage ends, especially when betrayal is involved, trust can feel shattered not only toward a former partner, but toward yourself, relationships, and even the world around you. Many people …
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Friday 20 February 2026 4:27 pm For the first time in a long time, the office market looks set to turn in 2026. Not because sentiment has suddenly improved, but because the fundamentals are finally lining up. Property cycles don’t reset on headlines. They reset when the maths starts working again, and that moment is …
Legal disputes around higher education are becoming common and law faculties are not exempt — as a row between a university lecturer and a former student graphically illustrates. In a preliminary issues hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London last month, Aidan Eardley KC, a deputy High Court judge, set out the details …
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Hayley Evans, senior associate within the JMW Commercial Litigation team, explains the four main types of breach of contract, how to navigate a claim and the legal remedies available A breach of contract occurs when a party to a legally binding agreement fails to perform their obligations as set out in the contract, whether through …
UK law firm Shoosmiths’ prediction of a 75% rise in business disputes this year might look like a legal industry problem, but it’s an early warning sign that organisations are generating more information than they can realistically understand, navigate, or act on. Over the past decade, organisations have quietly become data factories. Emails, contracts, messages, …
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“I’m terrified about money.” I hear this constantly from women going through divorce—even women who’ve always paid the bills, worked in finance, or managed every aspect of household finances. Financial fear after divorce is common. They feel overwhelmed, intimidated, and often ashamed of that fear. If that’s you, please hear this first: there is nothing …
In the final instalment from Nicola K Smith, the estate dispute specialist explains why mediation is almost always better than litigation, and shares tips on how to encourage clients to talk before taking action. When families fall out over a will or an estate, it’s tempting to think that the only solution is to ‘go …
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Independent craft beer brewer, Brewdog, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland’s well-known businesses. The board of Brewdog, which brands include Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has appointed restructuring experts Alix Partners to attract interest from potential bidders, first reported by Sky News. Sources said …
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