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Wales announce further restrictions on hospitality.
At his press conference this lunchtime the Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced further restrictions on the Welsh hospitality industry. From Friday (4th December) pubs, cafes and restaurants, will be banned from selling alcohol and...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - New tiers announced for England
The Government have now published a full list of the regions in England and their respective tiers from Wednesday 2nd December. A link to the full list can be found here. Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are deemed to be &lsqu...
Newsflash: Scotland to introduce toughest Covid restrictions in 11 Council areas this Friday 20th November 2020
The first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced “Level four” rules in 11 council areas from this Friday (20th November 2020) as follows: Five of the six councils within the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area, wit...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Insurance case moves to Supreme Court
We have previously reported on the progress of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Court action to resolve contractual uncertainty in business interruption (BI) insurance cover. On 15th September the FCA published news confirming the Co...
Is your nightclub, dance hall or adult entertainment business eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions?
The Government has today, published further guidance, on the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LSRG). The qualifying businesses include nightclubs, dance halls, discotheques, adult entertainment venues and hostess bars. Those Businesses that hav...
England - Extra Bank Holiday Annoucement
Although some time away it has been announced that an additional Bank Holiday will take place in 2022 to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The queen will have reigned for 70 years on 6 February 2022 but plans are in place to stage a series of ev...
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...