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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scottish Closures
As previously reported the Westminster Government introduced emergency measures on Saturday afternoon which compelled a number of classes of premises to close immediately, including pubs. These regulations only apply in England as the legislation...
Covid 19 - What you need to know -Takeaway Food - Additional Controls
As previously reported the Government introduced on Saturday regulations compelling many premises to close including pubs, restaurants and cafes. It is important to note that those regulations distinguish between on and off sales. Pubs, caf...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020
As previously reported the Coronavirus Bill, which currently includes specific powers to issue directions relating to events, gatherings and premises, is making its way through Parliament it’s 2nd reading is scheduled for 23rd March. Before...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Latest Government Announcements.
On Friday evening a seismic, but not unexpected, announcement was made by the Prime Minister in his daily evening press conference. Prime Minister Johnson announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants should close with effect from Friday e...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - National Business Crime Centre Advice
Today the Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub has produced the following crime prevention tips that may assist your organisations during this extraordinary time. Here is a link to the letter from Chief Inspector Holdaway which includes advice ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Licence fees
In these unprecedented times and with enormous financial pressures placed on the leisure industry, even small steps may well help licensed premises be able to stay afloat, even for a little bit longer whilst everyone waits with baited breath for a...
Coronavirus - What you need to know - Planning rules to be relaxed
The Government has announced that Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “We are committed to doing eve...
Coronavirus – Euro 2020 / Sporting Updates
It has been reported today that Euro 2020 will be postponed according to multiple European football associations, likely to be signed off by UEFA later today. In addition, broadcasters Sky and BT have been reported to announce they will suspend b...