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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 20 March 2020

Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has created an unprecedented challenge for education providers, with the rapid move to online learning, previously considered second rate, now becoming the norm.

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Coronavirus - Implications for HEIs and Foreign-National Staff and Students

Friday, 20 March 2020

Higher Education Institutions will need to consider the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their international staff and students who are sponsored under Tiers 2, 4 and 5 of the Points-Based System.

Coronavirus - Implications for HEIs and Foreign-National Staff and Students
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus Employment and Pay Implications - FAQs for Academies and Maintained Schools

Friday, 01 May 2020

In this article, we consider the most common questions around pay for staff affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Coronavirus Employment and Pay Implications - FAQs for Academies and Maintained Schools
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Your University from the Coronavirus?

Friday, 20 March 2020

With the increasingly challenging steps being taken by the Government in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Higher Education Institutions are becoming alert to the risk of events being cancelled and contracts going unfulfilled.

Will 'Force Majeure' Protect Your University from the Coronavirus?
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Managing Contracted Revenue and Costs in the Face of the Coronavirus

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Many schools and academy trusts (or their trading subsidiaries) are able to secure revenue from facility lettings arrangements, and from services such as breakfast and after-school clubs.

Managing Contracted Revenue and Costs in the Face of the Coronavirus
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Secure Your Schools Against Trespassers

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

As schools begin to close or to operate remotely, it is more important than ever to take steps to secure school premises, including playing fields and open spaces, against trespassers.

Secure Your Schools Against Trespassers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

The Future of Charity Taxation - Working toward a Stronger Civil Society

Friday, 20 March 2020

A reminder of charity tax reliefs and all you need to know from the Charity Tax Commission's report

Charity Taxation
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Healthcare

Coronavirus - Considered 'Force Majeure' Contractual Provisions?

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

With a backdrop of ongoing system change, contract negotiations and the usual winter pressures, being at the frontline against a new, widespread and infectious disease due to coronavirus (COVID-19) is a headache general practice could do without.

Coronavirus - Considered 'Force Majeure' Contractual Provisions?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Hugo Boss - the Comedian Formerly Known as Joe Lycett

Friday, 20 March 2020

Comedian Joe Lycett has changed his name by deed poll, protesting heavy handed legal action taken by the fashion house against charities and small businesses.

Hugo Boss - the Comedian Formerly Known as Joe Lycett
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Council Premises Funding for GP Developments

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Since the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was introduced in April 2010, Councils across England have collected millions of pounds worth of CIL to help fund GP development.

Council Premises Funding for GP Developments
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Articles & Blogs Charities

What are the Latest Updates in the Charity Sector?

Friday, 20 March 2020

From the launch of the National Emergencies Trust to the Commission's first interim manager appointment of 2020, we update you on the latest in the Charity sector.

Charities Update
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Managing Communications in a Crisis - Five Top Tips

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

It seems like every week there is news of some sort of high profile crisis affecting a business or organisation.

Managing Communications in a Crisis - Five Top Tips
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Coronavirus - Changes to the Statutory Sick Pay Regulations

Friday, 20 March 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are continuing to spread across the UK, and in response, we have provided guidance around your statutory sick pay rights

Coronavirus - Changes to the Statutory Sick Pay Regulations
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

New to Partnership Payment

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

As of 1 April 2020, first time partners will be offered a guaranteed one-off payment of up to £20,000 and £3,000 of business training allowance to support them as a new partner.

New to Partnership Payment
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Do Employees Have a Duty to Report Their Own Wrongdoing When Carrying Out Internal Investigations?

Friday, 20 March 2020

In the recent case Human Kind Charity V Gittens 2019, the EAT concluded that the right to remain silent about personal wrongdoing is not a right to say something that is not true.

Do Employees Have a Duty to Report Their Own Wrongdoing When Carrying Out Internal Investigations?
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