England & Wales
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Face Covering Regulations
On the 24th July new Regulations came into force in England requiring members of the public to wear a face covering whilst entering or remaining in a relevant place (The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place...
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Local Government Association call for more powers
The Local Government Association (‘LGA’) has called for additional powers to compel licensed premises to comply with Covid-19 guidance, especially social distancing. The LGA are seeking a change to the law requiring licensed premises ...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know – Guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships – Updated
Following a statement by the Prime Minister on 31st July, the guidance for small marriages and civil partnerships in England has been updated. On 17th July the Prime Minister has announced that small wedding receptions, for up to 30 people, could...
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...
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...