Latest: COVID-19

REFUSING TO RETURN TO THE OFFICE

A case of unfair dismissal?

RIGHT TO WORK CHECKS

The government has provided an update on the process for employer's checking right to work

CAN I OPEN THE OFFICE?

Check out our frequently asked questions on returning to work

COVID & VACCINATIONS

Is this data you have to share?

SCHOOL TRIPS

School’s (no longer) Out, but what about School Trips?

THE BUDGET: Recovery Loan Scheme

Businesses will be able to apply for affordable finance to support their development

THE BUDGET: An individual's perspective

What has changed for the individual?

THE BUDGET: TAX UPDATE

What has changed for tax?

THE BUDGET: AGRICULTURE UPDATE

What’s changed for the agriculture sector?

THE BUDGET: REAL ESTATE UPDATE

What’s changed for the property sector?

THE BUDGET: EMPLOYMENT UPDATE

What’s changed for Employers & Employees?

VIRTUAL WILLS - BEWARE THE RISKS

The potential risks virtual witnessing may bring

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE

An update on the test case by the FCA

CJRS: TIME LIMITS

New guidelines on time limits for furlough claims

CJRS: Government guidance

The government has published its guidance on the extension of the CJRS.

FURLOUGH SCHEME UPDATE

An extension to the furlough scheme was announced on 5 November 2020

CJRS: HAVE YOU GOT IT RIGHT?

HMRC have started reviewing claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

JOB RETENTION BONUS

Find out more about the Job Retention Bonus

THE SELF-ISOLATION REGULATIONS

The new Self-Isolation Regulations came into force on Monday 28 September

JOB SUPPORT SCHEME

As the Furlough Scheme comes to an end, here's the latest on the new Job Support Scheme

KEEPING YOU COVID SAFE

A guide to how we are keeping visitors to our offices safe

NURSERY & EARLY YEARS

Sector update from the Competition and Markets Authority

VIRTUAL WILL SIGNING

Wills executed in England & Wales will now be legal if witnessed virtually

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected building & sales in the affordable housing sector?

LATEST: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

New code of practice published for landlords & tenants

JRS UPDATE: 18 JUNE

The latest on the Furlough Scheme & Furlough Fraud!

UPDATE: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

New code of practice due for landlords & tenants

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Everything you need to know about the return to school this month

JRS UPDATE: 29 MAY

Find out the latest on the JRS and flexible furloughing

STATUTORY SICK PAY EXTENDED

Statutory Sick Pay extended in light of ‘Test and Trace’ system

GOVERNMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE

A summary of the UK Government Funding Assistance schemes

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTUAL BEHAVIOUR

New guidance published to help construction get along

THE HOUSING MARKET IS OPEN!

Here’s what you need to know...

WORKING SAFELY

Government releases guidance on working safely in offices & contact centres

COMPETITION LAW

COVID-19 isn’t a free pass for businesses to act anti-competitively

SUPPORT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED

More details on the financial support for the self-employed through the SEISS

ACAS ISSUES GUIDANCE

Guidance for employers on how to manage disciplinary & grievance procedures

FUTURE FUND FOR BUSINESSES

Government announces Future Fund for innovative businesses

‘POP-UP’ TESCO STORE

24-hour store to serve key workers at temporary COVID-19 hospital

EDUCATION UPDATE 1 MAY

A summary of the latest changes for education providers

JRS: UPDATE 1 MAY

Find out more about HMRC's guidance for employers and employees

THE CLOCK IS TICKING

Furlough scheme set to end on June 30 but businesses must make redundancy decisions in the next 2 we…

JRS: WRITTEN AGREEMENTS

Does an employer need an employee's written agreement to being furloughed?

JRS: DIRECTION FOR HMRC

On 15 April the Treasury issued a Direction to HMRC setting out the detail of the Job Retention Sche…

JRS: BEYOND 1 JUNE

The post-JRS world will look very different than the one we knew before

NEW GUIDANCE FOR APPRENTICES

An update on the new temporary measures for apprenticeships

JRS: LATEST GUIDANCE

The latest on the Job Retention Scheme

NEW INSOLVENCY PROCEDURES

Welcome respite for businesses?

THE WILL THROUGH THE WINDOW

Has Covid-19 affected Will signing?

CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPERS

Considerations for the Developer Client

WRONGFUL TRADING

The wrongful trading law is suspended

CHILD ARRANGEMENTS

The impact of the Coronavirus on child arrangements

EDUCATION UPDATE

An update on the Education sector

MOVING HOUSE

Can I move house during lockdown?

JRS – UPDATE ON GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE

An update on the JRS (27 March)

COMMERCIAL LEASEHOLD INTERESTS

Advice for commercial landlords and tenants

JOB RETENTION SCHEME - UPDATE

An update based on FAQs from Dr Luke Evans MP

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY GETS HELP

The mandatory closing of restaurants and pubs

JOB RETENTION SCHEME

Do you have questions on becoming a "furloughed worker"?

IMPACT ON BORROWERS

Now is the time to be aware of and understand the provisions in loan agreements

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

COVID-19 and your contract; JCT protection against the effects

SPECIAL CATEGORY DATA

If an employee has COVID-19 is this sensitive data?

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Schools to stay 'half open' for Key workers children

ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

Using e-signatures for more agile working

REFUNDING CONSUMERS

What to do when cancelling an event or service due to COVID-19

DIRECTORS' DUTIES

COVID-19 is taking its toll on UK businesses and their finances.

FINANCIAL TROUBLE

What to do if it looks like your business may go into administration

RETURNING TO WORK

When is it okay for employees to return to work from overseas?

FORCE MAJEURE

Is the outbreak a force majeure event?

EMPLOYERS' DUTIES

A guide on duties owed to employees in light of the outbreak