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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...

12 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - 3 Tier system announced

In a speech to the House of Commons this afternoon (Monday 12th October 2020), the Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed the three tiers (‘alert levels) of ‘Medium’, ‘High’ and ‘Very High’ which will segm...

09 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - Updated Guidance Regarding Soft Play/Indoor Play Areas

A further update was released on the 6th October under the heading “Working safely during coronavirus" which relates to the use of soft play or indoor play area in pubs and restaurants. Following through all the links in the guidance releas...

08 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - New restrictions announced

In a speech delivered on Wednesday 7th October, the Scottish First Minister (FM), Nicola Sturgeon, announced new restrictions which will come into force later this week. The restrictions, outlined below, will be in place nationwide for 16 days (af...

07 Oct 2020

England - Use Classes Order Changes

In September 2020 changes were undertaken to the Use Classes Order.  Previously different land use attracted different classification under the Use Class Order which forms part of the Planning Permission granted for a particular building.&nbs...

05 Oct 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - England - Examples of enforcement action.

Following the curfew imposed in England by the government recently in addition to the tighter restrictions on hospitality sector we are already hearing of instances of enforcement around the country. The Caterer reports that “A takeaway in ...