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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Roadmap to reopening be announced on 22nd February
The Government has indicated that the Prime Minister will set out a date for when pubs and restaurants can reopen when he announces the plan for ending lockdown in a speech on Monday, 22nd February. Reports in the media including by Propel state ...
Gambling - Gambling Commission announces package of changes
Following a consultation last Summer, the Gambling Commission have announced a range of new measures Operators will need to implement aimed at protecting players further. The changes are designed to make online casino games less intensive, safer ...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Prison sentence for Covid breaches (Peabody Trust v Offomah)
It is thought that the civil case of Peabody Trust v Offomah may be the first custodial sentence issued for Covid breaches. By way of background, in April 2020 the Defendant was subjected to a civil injunction, “which provided for the stand...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Extension of period for grant payments
On the 1st February the Guidance issued to Local Authorities relating to applications for Grants was update to confirm the period for applications to be submitted had been extended to the 28th February 2021. This covers:- Local Restrictions Supp...
Bhayani Law - Health & Safety Spot Checks and Can My Employer Force me to have the Coronavirus Vaccine?
Our partner Bhayani Law for the Bii Helpline (who are specialists in the area of Employment Law and HR)have issued their monthly newsletter. We felt two articles would be of interest to our readers (Click on the links for further details): ...
Scotland - business rates holiday extended
Scotland’s business rates holiday was due to expire 31st March 2021 but as stated in the Scottish Government’s Budget this week, it will be extended for 3 months until 30th June 2021. This is welcome news for the Scottish retail, hosp...
Supreme Court Ruling On Business Interruption Insurance
The question on so many Operators’ lips at the moment is will I benefit from the Supreme Court Judgment arising from the Financial Conduct Authorities Business Interruption Test Case. The decision provides clarity but the points addressed b...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Supreme Court Orders Insurance payouts
We have previously reported on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Court action to resolve contractual uncertainty in business interruption (BI) insurance cover. Following representations to the Supreme Court in November 2020, the Supre...