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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...
Ministerial Clarification on Caravan and Park Home Sites
Following the implementation of lockdown 2.0 on 5th November 2020 the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing - Kelly Tolhurst has written a letter to site owners and managers of caravan and park home sites to provide clarification as to how...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Wales publish post 'Firebreak' Regulations.
The Regulations governing Wales re-opening on Monday following the “Firebreak” closure have now been published and passed by the Welsh Assembly. A link to the Regulations can be found here. If you wish to discuss any aspects of th...
Impact On Pub Code Of National Lockdown
The second lockdown impacts on many areas including the rights of tied tenants under the pub code. A declaration in identical terms and with the same effect as that entered into as agreed by the pub-owning businesses ('POBs') between March a...