England & Wales
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Chancellor extends furlough scheme until end of October
On Tuesday (12th May) the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October. Furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500 and n...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
The Government have now published new Regulations to enact the changes to ‘Lockdown’ announced by the Prime Minister in his Sunday evening address. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regula...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Working safely during coronavirus - Guidance
Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Sunday evening the Government have started to publish sector specific adviCe in anticipation of the proposed reopening of closed businesses in England. The suite of guidance published t...
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...
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...