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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Retail, hospitality and leisure businesses grants
The Government has announced a series of grants for Retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with a rateable value of up to £51,000. Relevant businesses with a rateable value of less than £15,000 are eligible for a grant of up to &p...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020
On Saturday we reported the introduction of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020 (‘Business Closure Regulations’) This afternoon, following the introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Coronavirus Act 2020
Late last night Parliament passed into law the Coronavirus Act 2020, before shutting down until 21st April. As with all legislation Explanatory notes accompany the Act. In respect of the leisure and hospitality industry s.52 and Schedule 2 of th...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government launch WhatsApp Service
The Government launched on Wednesday a new Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp. The new free service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the burden ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scottish Government issue advice
On Wednesday 25th March, the Scottish Government issued guidance for leisure and retail businesses who are subject to closure. This follows closely advice already published by the UK Government. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, s...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Remote licensing hearings are lawful
For many the swift advance of the Covid19 outbreak and Government response has caught them unawares and created unexpected issues. One such issue was the impact of the ‘Lockdown’ on applications running prior to the stringent measure ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government issues further guidance for businesses and premises.
In this fast evolving situation we have received many enquiries from clients old and new regarding what appears to be changing advice. A particular point of concern relates to the provision of off-sale services from cafes, restaurants and pubs.&n...
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...