Covid-19 and Commercial Lease Break Clauses – What tenants need to know
To break or not to break: this is the question many commercial tenants will be asking themselves during these unprecedented times. Forced government closures, lay-offs, and remote working has led to many businesses finding themselves with empty commercial premises. Whilst these measures are temporary, the true economic effect of this pandemic is likely to be […]
The UK’s points based immigration system – what employers need to know
On 13th July the Home Secretary, Priti Patel set out further details on the UK’s new points based immigration system. Its aim is to ensure that only the “brightest and best” individuals come to the UK. What is the new points based immigration system? The new points based system will come into force from 1 […]
Virtual Will witnessing to be made legal during Coronavirus pandemic
During these uncertain and worrying times, many people are considering sorting out their affairs in order to protect their loved ones. However, with the current social distancing rules in place, individuals have had to get creative in finding a way to witness a Will, including through a window or over a garden fence. This has […]
What happens when the furlough scheme ends?
As a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, many businesses have struggled to maintain revenue and have had to rely on the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (‘CJRS’), also known as the ‘furlough scheme’, to retain staff. What is the furlough scheme? The furlough scheme was introduced on 19 March 2020 to provide support for businesses […]
Covid-19: What if your Business Interruption claim has been rejected?
Covid-19 has had a huge financial impact on many UK businesses, with some having to cease trading completely. Many business owners have suffered a significant amount of revenue loss due to the lockdown restrictions. The Government has provided help through various initiatives such as the job retention scheme and business support grants. However, this may […]
Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday brings a welcome boost to the property market
On Wednesday (8 July 2020), Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a series of measures aimed at helping the economy bounce back post Covid-19. The measures included an immediate introduction of a Stamp Duty holiday for those purchasing residential property before 31 March 2021. What were the Stamp Duty tax rules before the announcement? Prior to Wednesday’s […]
Government announces new schemes to create and preserve jobs
On Wednesday, 8 July 2020, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a series of measures designed to protect existing jobs, create thousands of new jobs in every part of the country and give businesses the confidence to retain and hire employees in the wake of Covid-19. With the furlough scheme winding down, ready to come to […]
Rishi Sunak announces Covid-19 mini-budget 2020
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled a series of measures aimed at helping the economy bounce back post Covid-19. Speaking in Parliament today (8 July 2020), the Chancellor announced the Government’s plan is designed to protect existing jobs, create thousands of new jobs in every part of the country and give businesses the […]
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: further support for businesses in the wake of Covid-19 and beyond
On 25 June 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill received royal assent and became law on 26 June 2020 (the “Act”). The legislation has been fast tracked through Parliament and contains several temporary measures intended to relieve the burden on businesses across the UK in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so that business […]
Ministers plan to bring back Employment Tribunal fees
According to a recent report in the Times Newspaper, Government ministers are planning to re-introduce fees for workers bringing claims in an Employment Tribunal. This would be an interesting development at a time when businesses are struggling to get back on their feet and employees are concerned about losing their jobs due to the ongoing […]
