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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - The Legal Implications

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Specialist advice on the legal implications of coronavirus

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate

Coronavirus - Companies House Filing Update

Thursday, 14 May 2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Companies House has implemented the following new measures to ensure that its services for businesses are maintained.

Coronavirus - Companies House Filing Update

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

Negotiating Finances in Divorce During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Thursday, 14 May 2020

The pandemic has sent financial shockwaves throughout the world. For those who are negotiating their finances on separation, the current climate may pose some challenges.

Negotiating Finances in Divorce During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Articles & Blogs Conveyancing Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Coronavirus Restrictions on Moving Home Now Lifted

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

The Housing Secretary confirmed that from 13 May, anyone in England can now move home, provided his guidance is followed - welcome news for estate agents, surveyors and individuals looking to move home.

Coronavirus Restrictions on Moving Home Now Lifted

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Real Estate

Commercial Landlords and Tenants - Returning to Work After Coronavirus

Monday, 11 May 2020

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is consulting on proposals to allow people to return to work in offices and shops. Although final recommendations are not yet known...

Commercial Landlords and Tenants - Returning to Work After Coronavirus

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Government Guidance on Easing of Coronavirus Lockdown Restrictions Expected This Weekend

Thursday, 07 May 2020

The Government is currently consulting on a 'roadmap' to reduce social distancing restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, which is intended to enable more people to return to work.

Government Guidance on Easing of Coronavirus Lockdown Restrictions Expected this Weekend

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Modern Slavery During the Coronavirus Pandemic - What You Need to Know

Thursday, 07 May 2020

Since 2015, larger organisations have been required to report on modern slavery risks within their supply chains. Last week, the Government issued guidance in view of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Modern Slavery During the Coronavirus Pandemic - What You Need to Know

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Employment

Coronavirus and Off-Payroll Working in the Private Sector - Criticised Reform Is Delayed, But Not Cancelled

Thursday, 07 May 2020

The Government proposed to reform the off-payroll working rules in respect of the private sector with effect from 6 April 2020. However, in response to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the reform has been delayed until 6 April 2021.

Coronavirus and Off-Payroll Working in the Private Sector - Criticised Reform Is Delayed, but Not Cancelled

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Sector

The Role of the Monitoring Officer in the Coronavirus Pandemic

Thursday, 07 May 2020

Now more than ever, it is essential that the Monitoring Officer (MO) understands the intersection between politics and democracy. What issues should MOs consider during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

The Role of the Monitoring Officer During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Sector

Freedom of Information Requests During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Thursday, 07 May 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic means areas such as information requests are likely to be low-priority for public authorities, but it is important to understand what the ICO has said about their approach to regulation, and what this means in practice.

Freedom of Information Requests During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Corporate

Will the 'Bounce Back Loan Scheme' Protect Your Small Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

As small businesses faced difficulties securing funding available under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the 'Bounce Back Loan Scheme' launched yesterday and banks have been inundated with applications.

Will the 'Bounce Back Loan Scheme' Protect Your Small Business During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information Law

Will a Tracing App Help Us Emerge from the Coronavirus Lockdown?

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

Last month we published an article which considered contact tracing apps being used to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). As the pandemic continues, the use of apps to help control it has been debated, contested, encouraged and developed.

Will a Tracing App Help Us Emerge from the Coronavirus Lockdown?

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Job Retention Scheme - FAQs for Charities

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

 What options are available to charities if there is a significant reduction in work for their staff due to the coronavirus - can we use the Job Retention Scheme?

Job Retention Scheme - FAQs for Charities

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Homeworking - What Are the Key Considerations for Charities?

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

Significant numbers of staff are now working from home. For many this may be their first experience of home working while other may be more accustomed to it.

Homeworking - What Are the Key Considerations for Charities?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration

Health and Care Workers to be Granted Free Visa Extension

Monday, 04 May 2020

The Government has announced that all foreign national frontline health and care workers - not just those employed by the NHS - will be granted free visa extensions for one year.

Health and Care Workers to be Granted Free Visa Extension

Articles & Blogs Charities Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Charity Governance and Financial Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Monday, 04 May 2020

As we start the seventh week of lockdown, charities are developing a clearer picture of their financial position throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Charity Governance and Financial Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic