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On 15 April the Government issued its fourth guidance update on its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme On the same day, the Treasury also issued a Direction to HMRC...
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Within the planning regime, whether or not a structure classifies as a building has significant importance. For example, some permitted development rights relate to a “building” only and whether CIL...
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The Health & Safety Executive (“HSE”) has released guidance on when an employer must make a report in relation to coronavirus under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences...
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A Limited Liability Partnership is becoming a more attractive legal structure now more than ever in light of the Covid-19 developments and as a result of the increased desire for...
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In our “Are you Winding Me Up?” article of last week, we highlighted how, in the immediate aftermath of social distancing measures imposed by Government in response to the Coronavirus...
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Not all development is equal. While most will require a planning application to be submitted to the relevant local authority, some enjoys deemed planning permission under the General Permitted Development...
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By way of light relief from the deluge of updates relating to the dreaded C-word here are some key changes to employment law coming into force in April 2020. There...
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You might have more pressing matters to deal with at present, but one less thing to worry about is the ramifications of the Morrisons case (Morrisons v Various Claimants). Let’s...
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How are you coping with being at home with your family? Are you one of the lucky ones, in the Dunkirk “we’re all in this together” mode, or are you...
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One positive aspect to come out of the coronavirus is seeing how communities have come together to help those vulnerable or struggling, whether it be doing the weekly shop for...
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The impact of the Coronavirus on Winding Up Petitions One of the inevitable consequences of the social distancing measures put in place by the Government to tackle the Coronavirus is...
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Covid-19 developments are having a significant impact on the economy and various businesses are having to adapt to new working styles to accommodate the need to work from home. HMRC...
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The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“CA 2020”) received Royal Assent on 25 March 2020, and contains provisions which impact on the ability of Landlords to recover possession of rented residential and...
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HMRC have published guidance for non-UK residents in relation to what circumstances will be considered ‘exceptional’ under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) during the COVID-19 outbreak. As we approach the...
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The Law Society has published an article containing guidance on comments made by a government spokesperson on 25 March that “buyers and renters should, as far as possible, delay moving...
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Fundraising is something that all charities must be alert to and it is useful for charities to have diverse income streams. This is not always possible for all types of...
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The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by almost every person and every business. The sheer speed with which this virus has taken the world in its grasp has left...
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As a result of the Prime Minister’s statement on Monday, 23 March we took the decision to close our Hull and York offices but please rest assured that we are...
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On 18 March 2020, as part of the raft of measures being introduced in response to the Coronavirus, the Government announced that it would be introducing emergency legislation that would...
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It goes without saying that we are currently living in extraordinary times. Many thought that 2020 would be the year of scrutinising contracts as a result of Brexit, but now...
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The Charity Commission has responded to criticism of guidance which it has recently issued to charities in respect of reporting serious incidents if they are adversely impacted by Coronavirus. Charity...
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The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England, Wales and Scotland have confirmed that from Monday (23 March 2020) no physical employment tribunal hearings will take place. Hearings where parties...
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The Charity Commission has updated its safeguarding resources and has implemented a new safeguarding portal. The launch of the portal is useful in view of the unprecedented situation charities are...
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Schools, colleges and nurseries across the UK have now closed until further notice as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. It is a concern for both employers and employees how...
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It has been announced by Parliament that the planned IR35 tax reforms will be pushed back by a year to April 2021. The announcement has been welcomed by many contractors...
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In uncertain times and facing an unprecedented situation charity trustees are responsible for ensuring that making sometimes difficult decisions about their charity’s services and how it is run. Trustees are...
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As Coronavirus (COVID-19) is declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, the government announced, as part of its Spring 2020 Budget, specific coronavirus related measures in order to try...
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Although not technically a penthouse, a recent case concerning the conversion of a piggery into a dwelling house merits attention, as it raises the familiar question of whether planning permission...
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In a population that is living longer, one of the major considerations has to be ‘who will look after me when I’m older or unable to live independently?’ and whilst...
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An interesting case for those with an eye to the relationship between climate change and planning is currently progressing through the High Court. Climate change has been rumbling around the...
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