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15 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Court rules in favour of businesses in business interruption insurance dispute.

We have previously posted updates on the FCA's case against Insurers concerning business interruption (BI) claims arising from the present pandemic. The FCA announced in May it intended to obtain a Court declaration to resolve contractual uncerta...

14 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships (England)

Following on from the implementation of the Rule of 6 and new requirements as to the wearing of face coverings an updated version of the Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships has been issued. A link to the guidance is here.

14 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - 'Rule of 6' regulations published (England)

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020, which make the ‘Rule of 6’ previously announced by the Prime Minister enforceable law were published online late last night (Sund...

13 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Guidance for English premises updated

In anticipation of the new restrictions due to come into force on Monday limiting the number of persons permitted to gathering together (excluding your household and associated ‘bubble’) the government has updated its published guidanc...

11 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app

Businesses across England and Wales including amongst others, Pubs, restaurants, and cinemas are being urged to download QR codes posters to prepare for public rollout of the new NHS COVID 19 app. Businesses are being asked to be ready and place ...

11 Sep 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Welsh Government announce further restrictions.

We reported yesterday on further restrictions being announced in England and Scotland, this morning the Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford announced additional measures which will become mandatory on Monday 14th September. In his public statemen...