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Employers can be fined £1,000 - £10,000 for breaching self isolation rules
Today new Regulations came into force in England which impose, potentially, large fines for employers who allow staff who are self...
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020
Edward Judge and Jane Anderson look at the recent amendments to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (“CIGA”).
CIGA came...
Job Support Scheme - the details
Yesterday, the Chancellor announced the Job Support Scheme and provided a brief outline of how it will work. The government has now...
Chancellor announces new Job Support Scheme to help protect 'viable jobs'
The Chancellor has just announced a new package of support to help businesses retain staff once the furlough scheme ends on 31 October...
The case of the anti-authoritarian, musical, sharks!
Things have been rather serious in the planning world of late, so this week's blog is deliberately on the lighter side*.
Last week, the...
A setback for British sport: plans for fans to return to sporting events called off
With the exception of a few trials, it has been six months since spectators were allowed into stadiums to watch live sporting events. The...
Returning to work: government moves the goalposts again
Last month, the government told the working public that they should return to their workplaces if they were 'covid secure' and suggested,...
Consumer purchasing trends and the importance of inclusivity in your brand
By Katherine East
It’s no secret that, in this modern world, diversity and inclusivity within a business is essential for it to thrive and...
What role does leisure have in communities of the future?
Over recent months, people have begun to adjust to a new normal and keep their distance from others. Many of us are working from home or...
The Future of Shareholder Primacy Post-Covid
by Daniel Campbell
The slow death of shareholder primacy
Shareholder primacy (being the notion that a business' sole target is to...
The Death of Shareholder Primacy
by Daniel Campbell
What is Shareholder Primacy?
Milton Friedman, in his 1962 book Capitalism and Freedom stated, “There is one and...
DfE launches new education helpline to give schools/colleges speedy advice about self isolation
Yesterday (Thursday 17 September) the government set up a new national helpline for schools and colleges to obtain advice and report...
Is it better to be friends than foes?
BrewDog could have entered into a costly legal battle with Aldi, based on Aldi’s “Anti-Establishment IPA” range of beer, which bore a...
Christmas cancelled - the 'rule of six' limits work social gatherings
This week one of our employer clients asked us whether his company could host its annual social get together. He was particularly keen...
Business Interruption Insurance: an unexpected judgment
By Stephanie Reeves and Ted Powell, Commercial Dispute Resolution
On 15 September 2020, the High Court handed down its...
Planning for the Future: Will the (consolidated) Infrastructure Levy worsen regional disparities?
I have been thinking a lot recently about regional disparities*, particularly in the context of government policies and the...
A ‘grow-your-own’ economy and the impact on UK M&A
During lockdown it seems we all tried out our green fingers and attempted to grow our own veg. My efforts weren’t very successful (a...
Coronavirus: FAQ's about self isolation, test and trace and SSP
The UK may be on the cusp of a second coronavirus 'wave'. New results from a population based study suggested the R number for England is...
Coronavirus - testing guidance for employers
The government has today published guidance to help employers understand the regulations and legal obligations that apply if they wish to...
Treasury Committee urge government to extend the furlough scheme to some sectors
The Treasury Committee has published its second report on the Economic Impact of Coronavirus. It argues that the furlough scheme, which...
Brexit and professional football in England – marking the changes
By Ted Powell, Thomas Barnard and Naomi Findlay
On 31 December 2020, the Brexit “implementation period” will come to an end and the UK...
World suicide prevention day - how to support your staff
Today is world suicide prevention day. According to the most recent official figures for England and Wales, the overall suicide rate has...
Self isolation - advice for schools and colleges dealing with outbreaks
The autumn term has only just started and, already, schools and colleges are sending pupils and staff home because they have a cough or...
New 'Kickstart' Scheme open to employers
The government has announced that the Kickstart Scheme is now open. Employers can apply for a grant to create new six month job...
Furlough - up to £3.5bn could have been wrongly paid out (so far)
Yesterday, the Chief Executive at HMRC, Jim Harra gave evidence to the Public Accounts Committee about 'tackling the tax gap'. He was...
The Importance of defining disputes
By George Mills, Paralegal at Irwin Mitchell LLP
The case of Empyreal Energy Ltd v Daylighting Power Ltd[2020] EWHC 1971 (TCC)...
Covid-19 rent concessions: beware a quick fix becoming a long-term problem
Reaching a temporary agreement with your tenant may seem like the best solution for all concerned, but be sure to consider all the...
Careful the things you say, Planners will listen... particularly when it comes to calculating housing need.
Last week, the Deputy Mayor of London pointed out that the recent onslaught of planning reform announcements will "cause confusion and...
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