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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government extends takeaway service
This morning (11th November), the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick announced restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year. The relaxation anno...
Ministerial Clarification on Caravan and Park Home Sites
Following the implementation of lockdown 2.0 on 5th November 2020 the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing - Kelly Tolhurst has written a letter to site owners and managers of caravan and park home sites to provide clarification as to how...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Wales publish post 'Firebreak' Regulations.
The Regulations governing Wales re-opening on Monday following the “Firebreak” closure have now been published and passed by the Welsh Assembly. A link to the Regulations can be found here. If you wish to discuss any aspects of th...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...