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Thousands of UK businesses are being urged to come forward after a £2 billion collective legal action was launched against Microsoft, alleging that the tech giant overcharged customers who used its Windows Server software on rival cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. The case, filed in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), has been brought by Dr Maria Luisa Stasi, a leading specialist in digital markets regulation. It...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed for the first time that tax rises and spending cuts are both being considered for next month’s Budget, acknowledging the scale of the fiscal black hole confronting her new government. Speaking to Sky News in her first interview since receiving the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) draft report, Reeves said: “Of course, we’re looking at tax and spending as well. The numbers will always add up with me as chancellor.”...

Today marks the High Court deadline for PPE Medpro to repay £121.9 million to the UK government over a defective PPE contract awarded during the Covid-19 pandemic — but with the company now in administration and holding assets of just £666,000, there is little expectation the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will see the full amount returned. The repayment order follows a High Court ruling earlier this month in which Mrs Justice Cockerill...

More than 6 billion people are now online, and social media has officially become a “supermajority” medium, according to the new Digital 2026 report from Meltwater and We Are Social. The annual global study — now spanning more than 700 pages — shows how deeply the internet and social media are embedded in modern life, from how people discover brands to how they spend leisure time. Globally, 5.66 billion social media user identities are now...

Jane Coogan is a Partner at Coogan Smith, LLP, based in Attleboro, Massachusetts. A trusted solicitor with more than 15 years of experience, she specializes in estate planning, business formation, succession planning, and probate and estate administration. Her approach blends technical expertise with empathy, helping clients navigate complex legal and personal decisions with confidence and care. Born and raised in Attleboro, Jane is deeply rooted in the community she serves. She attended Bishop Feehan High...

Sophia Rosing’s story is one built on resilience, discipline, and community spirit. Growing up as the youngest in a large family, she learned quickly how to adapt, share, and stand strong. From soccer fields to cheerleading practice, her early years were full of energy, teamwork, and lessons that carried forward into her adult life. “My family always taught me that effort matters more than talent,” she reflects. “Discipline and consistency are what truly make a...