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Are Agency Workers Supplied Long-Term Still Considered Agency Workers?

Thursday, 23 July 2020

Agency workers may find themselves supplied to a sole client of their agency over several years. But are they still considered to be agency workers under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 when they are supplied long-term to a single client?

Are Agency Workers Supplied Long-Term Still Considered Agency Workers?

Post-Pandemic Finances - Universities and Their Lender Covenants

Thursday, 23 July 2020

It is imperative universities continue to monitor the potential effect of the pandemic on their existing borrowings in the coming months.

Post-Pandemic Finances - Universities and Their Lender Covenants

Coronavirus - Government Announces Launch of New Restructuring Regime to Support Universities in Financial Distress

Thursday, 23 July 2020

Recognising the financial difficulties faced by higher education providers and the essential contribution they make to the economy and society as a whole, the Government has announced the Higher Education Restructuring Regime (HERR).

Coronavirus - Government Announces Launch of New Restructuring Regime to Support Universities in Financial Distress

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

To Exclude or Not to Exclude? The Complexities of Excluding a Bidder

Thursday, 23 July 2020

Deciding to exclude a bidder on grounds of discretionary exclusion or for non-compliance is a tricky decision and one which we are frequently asked to advise on.

To Exclude or Not to Exclude? The Complexities of Excluding a Bidder

What Inheritance Rights Do I Have if My Partner Dies?

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

A sharp rise in inheritance disputes is likely to be another unhappy legacy of coronavirus (COVID-19). For anyone so unfortunate as to lose their partner, it can be a shock to discover there is no such thing as common law marriage and inheritance rights.

What Inheritance Rights Do I Have if My Partner Dies?

Articles & Blogs Charities

Charitable Legacies - Why Include a Charity in Your Will?

Monday, 20 July 2020

Alongside supporting a good cause, leaving a legacy to a charity in your Will can have other significant benefits.

Charitable Legacies - Why Include A Charity in Your Will?

Managing Your Workforce Following the Changes to International Travel Advice

Friday, 17 July 2020

Following recent changes to international travel advice, employers should continue to plan for all foreseeable eventualities in respect of staff travel abroad.

Managing Your Workforce Following the Changes to International Travel Advice

Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

New UK Visa Category for Hong Kong Residents - What Has Been Proposed?

Friday, 17 July 2020

The UK Government has announced that an 'unprecedented' extension of immigration rights will be put in place for route which will allow many residents of Hong Kong.

New UK Visa Category for Hong Kong Residents - What Has Been Proposed?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Holiday Pay & Profitability Bonuses - The Complexities of Calculation

Friday, 17 July 2020

Holiday pay calculations can be time consuming, complex and require up-to-date legal knowledge of the various different types of leave and the law applicable to each.

Holiday Pay and Profitability Bonuses - The Complexities of Calculation

Articles & Blogs Healthcare Immigration

New 'Health and Care Visa' to Launch on 4 August

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

The Government has announced that its new visa for foreign medical workers will open for applications on 4 August 2020.

Do You Know Who Is Registered on Your GP Surgery Land Registry Title?

Maintenance Awarded in English Court Despite Divorce Proceedings in Scotland

Monday, 13 July 2020

The Supreme Court has ruled that financial remedy proceedings can be brought in the UK, despite divorce proceedings being issued in Scotland. Have the floodgates to 'forum shopping' been opened?

Maintenance Awarded in English Court Despite Divorce Proceedings in Scotland

What Can Charity Landlords Do If a Tenant of Commercial Premises Does Not Pay Rent?

Friday, 10 July 2020

In the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), many commercial tenants have come to a stark realisation that they cannot afford to pay rent.

What Can Charity Landlords Do If A Tenant of Commercial Premises Does Not Pay Rent?

Charities - Trading Issues for Trading Companies

Friday, 10 July 2020

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) has put a tremendous additional work load on board of trustees and senior leaders in charities. The pace of change has been high and the need for dynamic decision making has never been more important.

Charities - Trading Issues for Trading Companies

Why Is Transparent and Accountable Governance Important?

Friday, 10 July 2020

The Charity Commission has published a regulatory alert serving as a reminder to all charities about meeting the core challenges of charity governance.

Why is Transparent and Accountable Governance Important?

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 - What Do Charities Need to Know?

Friday, 10 July 2020

On the 26 June 2020, The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the Act) officially came into force, giving companies breathing space to continue to trade through the pandemic and avoid insolvency.

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 - What Do Charities Need to Know?

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