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06 Nov 2020

Impact On Pub Code Of National Lockdown

The second lockdown impacts on many areas including the rights of tied tenants under the pub code.  A declaration in identical terms and with the same effect as that entered into as agreed by the pub-owning businesses ('POBs') between March a...

05 Nov 2020

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) make arrests over alleged “Eat Out to Help Out” Fraud

It has been reported that the HMRC have made their first arrests on suspicion of fraud linked to the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme. Three arrests were made in  London on Tuesday,  upon suspicion of cheating the public revenue and ...

04 Nov 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Lockdown 2 - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Halloween, regulations were published late on Tuesday outlining the terms of the proposed lockdown which is due to commence at midnight, Thursday 5th November. The regulations will be ...

22 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Chancellor announces further financial support

The Chancellor has today announced further financial support for business with a focus on the Hospitality sector. The Treasury’s summary of the measures announced can be found here which will include: Business contributions under the Job S...

22 Oct 2020

Chambers 2021

The 2021 edition of Chambers and Partners has recently been launched. We are delighted to be able to confirm that John Gaunt & Partners have retained our position in the directory as a Band 1 Licensing firm. In addition we have 4 lawyers ran...

16 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - 3 Tier Regulations

Following the Prime Ministers on Monday 12th October, the accompanying regulations defining what is meant by Tier 1, 2 and 3 or Medium, High and Very High (as they are being variously described) have now been published. The regulations can be fou...