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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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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