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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - Face coverings
Earlier today we summarised the current position regarding face covering in England. In Scotland a similar situation exists. A face covering must be worn by all people in the settings listed below, except where an exemption applies (as defined i...
Covid 19 - What you need to know – Scotland - Events sector guidance published.
The Scottish Government has published guidance aimed primarily at the organiser of events. To help organisers decide which actions to take, the Scottish Government expects them to carry out an appropriate COVID-19 risk assessment, just as you wou...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - Collection of customer data to be give 'statutory footing'
During her regular Covid 19 briefing the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced that the collection of customer data, already a requirement in published guidance will now be given a ‘statutory footing’. Collection of such ...
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...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - HMRC guidance on VAT reduction.
We have previously reported on the Chancellors announcement to cut VAT on food, accommodation and attractions. The Government has now published guidance, to help VAT registered businesses understand how the temporary reduction will be applied. T...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Eat out, to help out - Opens for registrations
We have previously reported on the “Eat out, to help out” scheme. The scheme is now officially open and is accepting registrations. Once registered a business must wait for 7 days before submitting claims; once submitted the Governmen...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - CPNI Guidance
The Government, through the ‘Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure’ (CPNI), has published advice, promoted by the SIA, to the security industry on how to remain safe when businesses begin to reopen and Covid19 remains in...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - Hospitality reopening dates announced.
Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, has announced new indicative dates for the remainder of the “Phase 2” and start of “Phase 3” route out of lockdown. The full route map (revised in light of today’s com...