Does couples counseling work? Consider a common scenario: Jack is convinced that his marriage with Diane is over. After years of struggle, arguments and distance, he announces his already-formulated plan to end the marriage. Diane is shocked. She knew they had problems but didn’t think he would actually “pull the plug” on their marriage. In …
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Judge criticises ‘tit for tat’ litigation over Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance show – The Irish …
Michael Flatley’s continuing legal battle with an entertainment company over control of the Lord of the Dance show is fast becoming farcical, a High Court judge in Belfast has said. Judge Ian Huddleston expressed frustration at the “tit for tat” style of litigation being waged between the star and Switzer Consulting Ltd. On Tuesday, Flatley …
Insider tricks to help you make £100,000 as a tradesman whatever your age: High-earning. In demand. And easier than you think. The expert guide for ANYONE who needs a change
Unemployment rates are rising. Salaries are stagnating. The economy is flatlining – and businesses are turning to AI to cut costs. But there is one sector where work is booming. Workers in the construction industry and trades – everyone from plumbers to plasterers – are in hot demand. Many can now command impressive salaries, frequently …
London skyscrapers under pressure as construction costs mount
Tuesday 24 March 2026 12:01 am The cost of building London skyscrapers has soared by 40 per cent in five years as pressure on the capital’s high-rise property market mounts. The average cost of building a tower in the capital has increased from between £3,800 and £4,300 per square metre in 2020 to between £5,200 …
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Ministers are sacrificing growth for votes, say top business bosses
Monday 23 March 2026 8:05 am Government ministers have undermined the UK’s long-term economic interests by becoming “trapped” into making poor short-term policy decisions to appease voters, Britain’s top business bosses have warned. The group of corporate leaders, which include Natwest chair Rick Haythornthwaite, Heathrow chair Philip Jansen and Barratt Redrow chair Caroline Silver, said …
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Family courts in England and Wales ‘not good enough’ for women and children, minister says | Violenc…
Family courts are “not good enough” and have treated women and children unfairly for decades, a government minister has said. Announcing a major overhaul of the family justice system in England and Wales that will play a central role in “rebalancing” the family courts, Alison Levitt said often brutal legal showdowns will be replaced with …
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Crypto asset disputes: the new frontline in commercial litigation
Crypto assets have moved from novelty to mainstream and so have the disputes. From hacked exchange accounts and failed token launches to insolvent businesses holding significant digital reserves, the matters reaching commercial litigators are faster moving, cross‑border and technically dense. For insolvency practitioners, digital wallets may be highly valuable assets but the easiest to dissipate. …
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The Best Reason To Sell Your Wedding Ring After Divorce
Deciding if you should sell your wedding ring after divorce—the essence of bittersweet sentimentality isn’t an easy decision. I get it, which is why my engagement and wedding ring sat in a drawer for about 8 years before I sold them. I ended up selling my wedding ring during a time when I felt like …
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Justice secretary David Lammy rebrands and expands problem-solving family court
A problem-solving family court scheme championed by the president of the Family Division and praised by the lady chief justice will be rolled out nationally – under a new name. Lord chancellor David Lammy today announced £17m to install more ‘pathfinder’ courts across England and Wales, now under the name ‘child-focused courts’. The announcement comes …
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