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Genomics England Takes the Fight Against Coronavirus to the Genetic Level

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Genomics England has announced a new nationwide programme in which it will seek to study the genetic factors which play a part in an individual's susceptibility to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Genomics England Takes the Fight Against Coronavirus to the Genetic Level

What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There - Planning for a Post-Coronavirus World

Thursday, 11 June 2020

How can charities plan for a post-coronavirus (COVID-19) world? Trustees have a duty to govern which includes the need to plan, but as even the short term future is uncertain, how can this be done effectively?

What Got Us Here Won't Get Us There - Planning for a Post-Covid World

Coronavirus - Ban on Residential Evictions Extended Until August

Tuesday, 09 June 2020

The Government has announced that the current ban on evictions of renters in social or private accommodation will be extended to 23 August 2020.

Coronavirus - Ban on Residential Evictions Extended Until August

How Does the Furlough Deadline Raise Uncertainty?

Monday, 08 June 2020

Employers will be aware of the significance of 10 June 2020 in the context of furloughing staff and managing workforce planning.

How Does the Furlough Deadline Highlight Uncertainty?

Workforce Planning Following Changes to the Furlough Scheme

Friday, 05 June 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) will remain in place until the end of October with changes from 1 July 2020 requiring increasing employer contributions. Businesses currently taking advantage of the Scheme need to consider...

Workforce Planning Following Changes to the Furlough Scheme

Coronavirus - How the Furlough Scheme Is Set to Change

Friday, 05 June 2020

The Chancellor has announced changes to the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which will come into effect from 1 July 2020.

Coronavirus - How the Furlough Scheme Is Set to Change

Articles & Blogs Employment

Are Beneficial Changes to Employees' Terms and Conditions Void If Made Because of TUPE Transfers?

Friday, 05 June 2020

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether pre-TUPE transfer contractual changes that were beneficial to employees were void where the reason for the variations was the TUPE transfer itself.

Are Beneficial Changes to Employees' Terms and Conditions Void If Made Because of TUPE Transfers?

Articles & Blogs Corporate

Enforcing Your Protections - The Cost of Delay

Wednesday, 03 June 2020

A recent case highlights that buyers seeking to rely on an indemnity claim should carefully revisit and review the provisions of their share purchase agreement.

Enforcing Your Protections - The Cost of Delay

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family

Living With Mum or Dad - When Can a Child Decide?

Wednesday, 03 June 2020

This question rarely comes up when we are advising parents with young children, however we get asked this question a lot when we are discussing older children.

Living With Mum or Dad - When Can a Child Decide?

Safeguarding During Coronavirus - Your Duties Towards Pupils in School and Learning Remotely

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

In line with the duties as set out in Keeping Children Safe In Education 2019 (KCSIE), now is a timely reminder that schools must ensure that safeguarding remains at the forefront of everyone's mind in this particularly unusual time.

Safeguarding During Coronavirus - Your Duties Towards Pupils in School and Learning Remotely

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Furlough Update for Academies and Maintained Schools - 2 June 2020

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

We have been working with academies and schools who have accessed the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for the private income streams, most notably for before- and after-school clubs or some nursery provision, as most staffing costs are publicly funded.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Furlough Update for Academies and Maintained Schools - 2 June 2020

UK Life Sciences Organisations to Share in €117m of Coronavirus Research Funding

Monday, 01 June 2020

Six UK-based organisations are to receive a share in €117m worth of research funding that has been awarded to eight collaborative research projects focused on the "development of therapeutics and diagnostics which are aimed at combatting coronavirus".

UK Life Sciences Organisations to Share in €117m of Coronavirus Research Funding

Beware the Six Month Deadline for Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

Monday, 01 June 2020

Faced with increasingly uncertain rents, landlords should remember claims against former tenants or their guarantors - and the strict time limits which apply.

Beware the Six Month Deadline for Pursuing Previous Tenants or Guarantors

What Constitutes Continuous Service?

Friday, 29 May 2020

Continuous service is relevant where a qualifying period is necessary to bring a claim. A claim for unfair dismissal usually requires the employee to have completed a minimum period of 2 years' continuous employment with their employer.

Updated Treasury Direction - Clarity on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Friday, 29 May 2020

The Government has issued a new Treasury Direction which clarifies some of the detail of its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the 'Scheme').

Updated Treasury Direction - Clarity on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

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