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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus - How Does the Job Retention Scheme Apply to Academy Trusts and Maintained Schools? - 2 June 2020

Friday, 01 May 2020

As employers across the UK face increased financial pressures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the government has introduced a number of temporary measures to alleviate some of the financial pressures.

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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Furlough Update for Academies and Maintained Schools

Thursday, 23 April 2020

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) will be extended to 30 June (a total of 4 months running from 1 March), and may be extended further.

Furlough Update for Academies and Maintained Schools
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus - School Guidance for Staff Working from Home

Thursday, 23 April 2020

Schools have now had to start the Summer Term with most students being educated remotely.

Coronavirus - Guidance for Teachers Working from Home
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Guidance on Assessment for Examination Grades for 2020

Thursday, 23 April 2020

After the Government's decision to cancel all public examinations in summer 2020, there has been speculation about how final grades will be awarded and the fairness of this process.

Guidance on Assessment for Examination Grades for 2020
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate

Coronavirus - New 'Future Fund' Available for Innovative Companies

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Following on from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the government announced on 20 April that...

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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Divorce & Family Private Client

Domestic Violence During Coronavirus Lockdown

Friday, 17 April 2020

During the coronavirus lockdown we are being asked to socially distance and stay at home. However, home is not a safe place for some.

Domestic Violence During Lockdown
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

How to Plan for the End of Furlough

Friday, 17 April 2020

As of this afternoon the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is due to come to an end on 30 June and, at the moment, there is no indication whether it will continue after this date and, if it does, in what form.

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Articles & Blogs Employment

New Government Guidance to Statutory Parental Bereavement Leave & Pay

Friday, 17 April 2020

Following the implementation of new regulations on 6 April 2020, the government are providing parents with the statutory right to parental bereavement leave and pay.

New Government Guidance to Statutory Parental Bereavement Leave & Pay
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Changes to the PMS/GMS Regulations in Relation to the Provision of Services During Pandemics 2020

Friday, 17 April 2020

On 1 April 2020, new legislation was passed, including amendments relating to the provision of primary care services during a pandemic.

On 1 April 2020, new legislation was passed, including amendments relating to the provision of primary care services during a pandemic.
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Employer Not Vicariously Liable for Employee's Data Breach

Friday, 17 April 2020

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that the supermarket chain Morrisons was not vicariously liable for its employee's malicious data breach.

Employer Not Vicariously Liable for Employee's Data Breach
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Articles & Blogs Employment

What Is Changing To Holiday Pay For Employees Without Fixed Hours?

Friday, 17 April 2020

The law around calculating holiday pay for workers, without fixed hours or fixed rates of pay has changed.

What Is Changing To Holiday Pay For Employees Without Fixed Hours?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Updated Job Retention Scheme Guidance and Treasury Direction

Friday, 17 April 2020

Further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been released by the Government, and the Treasury have issued a Direction setting out the legal basis for the scheme.

Updated Job Retention Scheme Guidance and Treasury Direction
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Divorce & Family

Cohabiting During Lockdown - How To Protect Your Rights

Friday, 17 April 2020

Have you chosen to live with your partner for the first time during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown? You are not alone, as many couples choose to live together rather than face a long period of time apart.

Cohabiting During Lockdown - How To Protect Your Rights
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pharma & Life Sciences

Can Essential Medical Shortages Be Prevented? The EMA May Have a Solution

Thursday, 16 April 2020

We recently reported that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) issued a statement to show that it was closely monitoring the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the pharmaceutical supply chain within Europe.

Can Essential Medical Shortages Be Prevented? The EMA May Have A Solution
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Coronavirus - Do You Have a GP Partner Who Has Delayed Their Retirement?

Thursday, 16 April 2020

In the past couple of weeks, we have seen many GPs who were close to retirement decide to put off their retirement date to help with the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. This gives rise to a few considerations which ought to be discussed and agreed.

Coronavirus - Do You Have A GP Partner Who Has Delayed Their Retirement?
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