England & Wales
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government Publishes Covid-19 Plan
Following Prime Minister Johnson’s address to the nation yesterday evening the Government have now published their plans for moving to the next phase of its response to the virus. The Government describes their strategy as ‘a cautious...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Business rates revaluations delayed to 2022
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus, the Government has announced. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “We have list...
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United Trade Action Group refused permission for JR in Uber Appeal.
We have previously reported on Uber’s Appeal against Transport for London’s (TfL’s) decision to deny the renewal of their Private Hire Operator’s licence.At a recent hearing held remotely via video link, Mr Justice Robin Kn...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - 'Clinically Vulnerable'
On 1st May the Government revised their guidance ‘Staying at home and away from others (social distancing)’. The aim of the update was to clarify the requirements of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, and add inform...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Closing certain businesses and venues in England (Guidance)
On 1st May the Government updated their guidance regarding the closure of certain businesses and venues in England. Some of the updates to the guidance include: Clarification that room service in hotels and accommodation is permitted. Ciropract...
New smoking laws coming into effect on 20th May 2020.
From the 20th May 2020 new further parts of the Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) will come into force impacting the UK market. From 20th May, cigarettes and roll your own tobacco products with more than a 3% market share may no longer have...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Financial Conduct Authority to seek Court Declaration.
On Friday (1st May), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it intends to obtain a court declaration to resolve contractual uncertainty in business interruption (BI) insurance cover. The range of wordings and types of coverage are suffic...
Gambling - Inquiry on problem gambling - First hearing
We have previously reported on the launch of the Public Accounts Committee inquiry on problem gambling. On Monday (27th April) the Committee questioned officials from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and the Gambling Commissio...