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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Furlough Scheme to be extended to end of September 2021
In his budget this afternoon, the Chancellor will announce that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, more commonly referred to as the ‘Furlough’ scheme, will be extended until end of September 2021. The scheme was first introduced in ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Test Events Planned for April
It has been reported in the press over the weekend, including by the Mirror, that test events are being planned for April for football matches, theatre performances, concerts and wedding receptions to trial the impacts of reopening of the economy....
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New Consultation | Protect Duty - Martyn's Law
The Home Office have today launched a new consultation entitled ‘Protect Duty’ but may more commonly be known as Martyn’s law. Martyn Hett was amongst those who tragically died following a terrorist attack at the Manchester Aren...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - FCA Policy Checker
Following the ruling on Business Interruption Insurance by the High Court in January the FCA have created a useful Policy checker tool. The tool, which can be found online here, is a general guide to help policy holders to check if their policy w...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Westminster announce return of al fresco scheme
Westminster City Council has announced their al fresco scheme will be returning when restaurants, pubs and bars are expected to re-open to outdoor diners on 12 April and will remain throughout the summer months until the end of September 2021. A m...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland Announce Road Map
Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish First Minister, has this afternoon (Tuesday 23rd February) announced Scotland’s road map for exiting Covid19 restrictions. A phased return of Scottish schools will commence on Monday (1st March) with all School...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Road Map to Reopening
The Vaccine programme has now delivered a first dose to over 17m citizens and the Government aims to offer a first dose to all adults by the end of July. On this basis, in a statement to the House of Commons this afternoon, the Prime Ministe...
Supreme Court | Uber BV and others (Appellants) v Aslam and others (Respondents)
The Supreme Court has today delivered their unanimous Judgement in the case of Uber BV and others (Appellants) v Aslam and others (Respondents). This appeal concerned the employment status of private hire vehicle drivers who provide their services...