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06 Jul 2021

Covid 19 - Pop Up Campsites

As the Prime Minister announces the easing of restrictions in time for the school holidays but no immediate access to the usual favourite foreign holiday beach destinations on the horizon the potential demand for a holiday at home is likely to inc...

06 Jul 2021

Covid 19 - Prime Minister's Statement - Life after 18th July 2021

In a televised press conference yesterday evening the Prime Minister set out the government’s vision for life after 18th July.  His vision was echoed in a simultaneous statement to the Houses of Parliament by the Health Secretary, Sajid...

05 Jul 2021

Wales - Eligibility Checker Now Open for Welsh Government's Next Emergency Package of Support

The Welsh Government recently announced that businesses will be able to apply for its next emergency package of support between Tuesday 13 July 2021 and Friday 23 July 2021. As a reminder, the emergency package will cover operating costs for July...

01 Jul 2021

Covid 19 - Furlough Reduction from 1st July

From today employers with staff on furlough have to contribute 10% of the 80% of wages staff receive whist on furlough. The scheme is to be completely wound down  by the end of September. This was a timescale set out when all restrictions w...

30 Jun 2021

Newcastle Taco Bell wins 5am licensing hours appeal

A Taco Bell restaurant in Newcastle, Grainger Street, has won a Licensing Appeal now allowing the venue to provide eat-in and click and collect services until 3am and delivery until 5am. This is a great addition to Newcastle’s late-night eco...

25 Jun 2021

Employed or self-employed @ Delieveroo

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that riders for food delivery firm Deliveroo are self-employed, dismissing the IWGB union appeal against past judgments on their status. The Court of Appeal verdict in favour of self-employment was unanimous among...