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Covid 19 – Birmingham City Council has new powers to close businesses
From today, Birmingham City Council will be able to deploy new enforcement powers against premises that do not follow certain legal obligations relating to Covid-19. The Council confirmed that these relate primarily to the following areas: &...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - Face coverings
Earlier today we summarised the current position regarding face covering in England. In Scotland a similar situation exists. A face covering must be worn by all people in the settings listed below, except where an exemption applies (as defined i...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know – Face Covering Regulations
On the 24th July new Regulations came into force in England requiring members of the public to wear a face covering whilst entering or remaining in a relevant place (The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place...
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Local Government Association call for more powers
The Local Government Association (‘LGA’) has called for additional powers to compel licensed premises to comply with Covid-19 guidance, especially social distancing. The LGA are seeking a change to the law requiring licensed premises ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships – Updated
Following a statement by the Prime Minister on 31st July, the guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships in England has been updated. On 17th July the Prime Minister has announced that small wedding receptions, for up to 30 people, could...
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Scotland - Events sector guidance published.
The Scottish Government has published guidance aimed primarily at the organiser of events. To help organisers decide which actions to take, the Scottish Government expects them to carry out an appropriate COVID-19 risk assessment, just as you wou...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - Collection of customer data to be give 'statutory footing'
During her regular Covid 19 briefing the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced that the collection of customer data, already a requirement in published guidance will now be given a ‘statutory footing’. Collection of such ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Pubs and restaurants reopen in Wales.
From 3rd August pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales are able to serve people indoors. The further relaxation of lockdown restrictions which came into effect from 3rd August included: groups of up to 30 people can meet outdoors children under t...