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Coronavirus Will Not Be Eradicated, SAGE Expert Warns

Wednesday, 16 September 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) will not be eradicated, and repeat vaccines will be needed to help the population through, Professor Sir Mark Walport, a member of SAGE (the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) has warned.

Coronavirus Will Not Be Eradicated, SAGE Expert Warns

Impact of Coronavirus on Selection/Banding Tests and Faith Criteria in Admission Arrangements

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has inevitably impacted children's preparedness to sit selection tests, and restricted parents' ability to attend regular worship to the extent required to meet faith schools' admission arrangements.

Impact of Coronavirus on Selection/Banding Tests and Faith Criteria in Admission Arrangements

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Is It Time to Update Your Funding Agreement Documentation?

Thursday, 24 September 2020

We have recently been supporting several academy trusts in updating their funding agreement documentation to the latest DfE model.

Is It Time to Update Your Funding Agreement Documentation?

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Unfair Dismissal - The Importance of Procedural Fairness

Thursday, 24 September 2020

It is regrettable that from time to time within the academies and maintained schools sector, an employee may commit a criminal offence which leads to their removal from post.

Unfair Dismissal - The Importance of Procedural Fairness

State Aid - A New Horizon, But More Uncertainty

Monday, 14 September 2020

State aid has become one of the tensions in the UK-EU negotiations regarding a new deal.

State Aid - A New Horizon, But More Uncertainty

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HMRC's Attention Continues to Focus on Furlough Fraud

Friday, 11 September 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has reportedly cost the Government £35.4 billion since it was launched earlier this year. HMRC has now confirmed it estimates 5-10% of that money (amounting to up to £3.5 billion) has been paid out incorrectly.

HMRC's Attention Continues to Focus on Furlough Fraud

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Employee Who Used Trade Union to Lodge Grievance Successfully Applies for Interim Relief

Friday, 11 September 2020

An employment tribunal has granted interim relief to an employee claiming unfair dismissal, on the grounds that he used a trade union to lodge a grievance about measures put in place by his employer during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Employee Who Used Trade Union to Lodge Grievance Successfully Applies for Interim Relief

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Can an Unknown Risk Be Relied upon As a Basis for Dismissal?

Friday, 11 September 2020

Careful drafting of paperwork in disciplinary procedures is important, as a recent case showed that dismissal based on a risk that a teacher might have downloaded indecent child images on his computer and associated reputational risks, was unfair.

Can an Unknown Risk Be Relied upon As a Basis for Dismissal?

Returning to the Workplace - Where Should Charities Start?

Friday, 11 September 2020

As the Government eases workplace restrictions, many charitable organisations will be planning and implementing procedures for staff, volunteers, customers/clients and visitors to return safely to the charity's workplace or main premises.

Returning to the Workplace - Where Should Charities Start?

Chancellor Announces New 'Job Support Scheme' to Follow Furlough

Friday, 11 September 2020

The Government's new 'Job Support Scheme' (New Scheme) will be the successor to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) when it closes on 31 October 2020.

Loan/Grant Programme for Charities and Social Enterprises Extended to 13 November

Friday, 11 September 2020

Chancellor Sunak has extended the deadline for applications to the working capital loan/grant programme specifically aimed at charities and social enterprises from 30 September to 13 November at 5pm.

Getting Back to Work - Charities and COVID-Safe Offices

Friday, 11 September 2020

Responding, surviving, adapting, strengthening - charities have been on a difficult (and for some, desperate) journey in the last few months and now face the next stage.

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How Should Charity Property Be Registered at the Land Registry?

Friday, 11 September 2020

Where Land Registry titles for charities are incorrectly registered in the names of retired, or even deceased trustees, additional work is required to rectify the situation. How can you avoid the headache - and costs - of fixing them?

How Should Charity Property Be Registered at the Land Registry?

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'Founder Syndrome', Faith Charities, and Challenging Charity Commission Decisions

Friday, 11 September 2020

There were over 8000 applications to the Charity Commission to register new charities in 2019-2020. Behind each of those applications are the trustees and founders whose vision and hard work bring these new endeavours into being.

'Founder Syndrome', Faith Charities, and Challenging Charity Commission Decisions

10 Practical Steps to Streamline Your Charity's Governance

Friday, 11 September 2020

As some of us return to offices and other workplaces after the third lockdown, many charities are responding to calls that they 'build back better'.

10 Practical Steps to Streamline Your Charity's Governance

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