England & Wales
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...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - New guidance for temporary off-sales.
The Government have today (Monday 3rd August) published new guidance relating to the alcohol licensing provisions in the Business and Planning Act 2020. The provisions in the Act temporarily modify the Licensing Act 2003 to provide an automatic e...
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What you need to know - Business and Planning Act (aka Pavement Cafe Act)
We have previously reported on the progress of the Planning and Business Bill through Parliament.The Business and Planning Bill 2019-21 has received Royal Assent today (Wednesday 22nd July 2020) and its provisions come into effect immediately unde...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Business and Planning Bill (aka Pavement Cafe Bill)
We have previously reported on the progress of the Planning and Business Bill through Parliament. The Bill has now reached the report stage in the House of Lords which gives all members of the Lords a further opportunity to examine and make amend...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - FCA's case against Insurers commences
As we have previously reported, the FCA have commenced Court action to clarify issues surrounding business interruption claims. The trial of the issues will get underway today (Monday 20th July) and is expected to last for 8 days, across two sess...
Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new public buildings
On Sunday (19th July 2020), the government announced a change to Building Regulations which make Changing Places toilets compulsory in certain new buildings. Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for severely disabled people, ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 have today been laid before Parliament and will come into force at 12:01am tomorrow morning (18th July 2020) in respect of English premises only. These regulation...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - HMRC guidance on VAT reduction.
We have previously reported on the Chancellors announcement to cut VAT on food, accommodation and attractions. The Government has now published guidance, to help VAT registered businesses understand how the temporary reduction will be applied. T...