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The Chancellor has set out a package of measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
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Q&A guide to the Future Fund scheme for supporting earlier stage businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.
This note focuses on the disrepair element of the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Guidance for Landlords and Tenants.
Some of the steps that HEIs can take to discharge their duty of care in uncertain times.
To assist schools and academies with re-opening issues around health & safety, employment and HR, parents and pupils and governance planning.
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This non-statutory guidance has the aim to promote fair and reasonable behaviour for the collective benefit between parties and the UK economy.
How will the current extraordinary events impact the transactional market?
Until more detailed guidance is issued, it is important to check the position on a case by case basis.
Employers need to consider whether they genuinely need to reopen or whether work can continue remotely.
Between August and October, the scheme will continue but with greater flexibility to support the transition back to work.
COVID-19 has increased the cost of delivering council services and reduced their income.
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LGA guidance for councils on how they should deal with their outsourced providers.
Before disputing a force majeure clause or an entitlement to terminate a contract, it is important to consider what terms have actually been agreed.
Contracting authorities in England, including academy trusts, are be asked to play their part in keeping businesses up and running.
The changes will impact local authorities, health bodies and parents of children, or young people, with SEND.
Resources to support you through the recruitment process at a time when there is so much uncertainty.
The Land Registry has now set out the steps to be taken to execute a deed using the Mercury signing approach.
An update on current issues arising in relation to the pandemic.
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As coronavirus continues to spread, this article looks at the potential impact on commercial and business interests, particularly obligations under contracts with customers.
Guidance to support academy trusts planning for their Annual General Meetings during COVID-19.
For businesses that have sold companies over recent years, there are options available to accelerate the release of retentions.
The DoE guidance clarifies its primary focus, however there are two schemes that higher education providers need to know about.
The overarching challenges that small charities are facing and support that can be offered.
Companies must take care to follow all of the usual rules and consider the potential future trading position.
Where does responsibility sit for lone working/stress and workstation assessments?
The Government announced new measures to safeguard the High Street against aggressive debt recovery actions during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Care Act 2014 elements of the Coronavirus Act, associated guidance, Action Plan for adult social care, and guidance on direct payments.
Admission authorities must adapt their processes to ensure that families who submit an appeal are not disadvantaged.
Answering commonly raised questions to help NHS, independent health provider and social care organisations understand the position.
The covid-19 hospital discharge service requirements outline the new approach to hospital discharges during the current pandemic
The Home Office has published a guidance document on publishing a modern slavery statement & addressing modern slavery risks
The latest set of UK government financial bailout measures from the HM Treasury target Innovate UK’s R&D intensive SMEs
This guidance answers a number of questions for employers and employees alike.
What are the likely considerations, how does this align with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and how could this impact your organisation?
If transactions are continuing to go ahead, what are the legal considerations to bear in mind in the current climate?
Guidance has also been issued to provide employers with assistance in calculating 80% of their employee’s wages.
The new guidance sets out considerations for acute PPE shortages and provides recommendations.
New measures have been announced to support the UK’s next-generation of technology businesses.
This will provide much needed certainty for employers who are relying on the Scheme as a way of maintaining their workforce during the current lockdown.
Further guidance has emerged from the HSE in relation to carrying out thorough examination and testing of lifting equipment and pressure equipment.
Focusing on discharge guidance, risk, MHA, MCA and DoLS, indemnity and information sharing.
How will AGMs proceed in light of current restrictions on movement and gatherings introduced by the Government to battle COVID-19?
Addressing the confusion around the Government’s support measures for business tenants and what to do if you have a break right during lock down.
We are likely to see a significant rise in claims against professionals stemming indirectly from the Covid-19 outbreak.
Focusing on procurement and commercial, social care, property, constitutional and regulatory and enforcement.
These measures are targeted at SMEs and large corporates, however it is still crucial that local authorities and other public bodies understand and comply.
Here is a summary of this week’s key developments.
Guidance on conducting admission appeal hearings during the outbreak.
The Government has released further details about the Scheme and how it will operate.
In Blackfriars Ltd, Re [2020] EWHC 845 (Ch), the court recently considered an application to adjourn the five-week trial in June.
Losing data could seriously damage a company’s reputation, potentially land it with a fine from the ICO and claims for compensation. Here are a few points to bear in mind.
Companies House is encouraging companies to use electronic filings where possible.
We consider some of the more significant civil litigation developments to date.
Ofqual has published guidance for schools and colleges in relation to exam assessments this summer due to the current crisis.
In these uncertain times, the key role of PFI contractors has been recognised.
The Covid-19 pandemic requires even greater sharing of confidential patient information between health bodies.
Employers must quickly get to grips with understanding when to report issues relating to Covid-19.
Following our previous FAQs and our last update here is a summary of this week’s key developments.
Two main challenges are causing some businesses to look again at their processes.
HR and employment related resources to help schools and academies manage their people as best as they can during what is a very challenging time.
How to ensure safeguarding standards remain high and compliant for the duration of these measures.
Government departments have relaxed rules around testing and certification, but HSE statutory requirements for inspections remain unchanged.
There are plenty of jobs that cannot be undertaken from home and there have already been press reports of employees raising health and safety concerns.
The impact of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 and The Office for Product Safety and Standards Guidance for local authorities.
NHS England has commissioned independent healthcare providers to provide extra capacity for the treatment of patients.
The Home Office has now published new UK immigration guidance on right to work checks to adjust the rules and adapt to the new situation.
For schools and other education providers, subject to it passing both Houses of Parliament, the bill gives the Secretary of State three new powers.
Employers will be concerned about the risks to their employees identified as essential workers.
We set out some common questions, answers and suggested alternatives to help avoid unnecessary delays.
As a consequence of coronavirus threat the UK Government is issuing more and further guidance.
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We set out some answers to some of the most commonly asked questions from our education clients.
The Statutory Sick Pay (Coronavirus) (Suspension of Waiting Days and General Amendment) Regulations 2020 have now been published
This article is a reminder of directors duties and provides guidance on navigating the difficult decisions in the weeks to come.
We are able to share with you our template so that you can add to your existing child protection policy.
Focussng on employment, funding, property, commercial and contract, disputes and litigation ad insurance issues.
Senior leaders and School Trust Boards are likely to be faced with the need to make important and urgent decisions.
On Saturday, 28 March 2020, Business Secretary, Alok Sharma MP, announced changes to the insolvency regime.
How should Trusts manage and respond to complaints and Serious Incident Investigations?
Regulations have now been published allowing employees to carry forward 4 weeks of their statutory annual leave entitlement.
The Government has confirmed that it will not enforce the usual deadlines for gender pay reporting.
The Government has now announced the measures that it intends to put in place to support the self-employed who are suffering income loss due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Coronavirus Act 2020 and provisions to protect business tenants from forfeiture
Following our initial note on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Government has now released further details about the Scheme and how it will operate.
Impact of coronavirus for retail tenants – some basic questions and answers
The Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent yesterday.
The Irish Government has set out a package of measures to support public services, people and businesses through the period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 March that all shops selling non-essential goods must close.
As employment healthcare lawyers, never before have we seen so much guidance issued at such a pace so we recognise it will be difficult for you to keep up.
The Government and Companies House have created this joint initiative which allows companies to apply for a 3 month extension for filing their accounts.
The Government has now issued guidance on continued protection of this group.
There is so much understandable focus on the pressures NHS frontline workers face today that it is easy to forget what enormous challenges safeguarding teams and their managers also have to address.
PPN 02/20 is asking contracting authorities within England to play their part in keeping businesses up and running.
This Bill is set to add clarity to our society during this uncertain period in our country.
Key aspects of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 and Coronavirus Bill for MHA and MCA practitioners.
As coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly spreads throughout the world, the government has implemented The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020.
The government has now released initial guidance on the proposed Job Retention Scheme which it intends to put in place to assist businesses with preventing job loss.
We have just seen the new The Exercise of Commissioning Functions by the National Health Commissioning Board (Coronavirus) Directions 2020.
The new legislation provides flexibility in allowing the government to use the new powers where necessary and also “switch off” any powers which are not needed.
From the perspective of our health clients we set out the powers which are intended to enable the treatment of those who become infected with COVID -19.
The Temporary Framework will be in place until the end of this year and the Commission take a view before then as to whether it should be extended.
The Delay phase of the Government’s coronavirus response plan anticipated a need to take steps to support health and social care systems.
What can organisations do to meet the guidance and to maintain functioning democratic decision-taking?
The Coronavirus Emergency Measures Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament on 19 March 2020.
The government has announced, in the budget and in subsequent briefings, measures to provide support to businesses during this unprecedented time.
The true impact of coronavirus on the games industry is yet to be seen, but there is no doubt that it is currently impacting the industry.
We have considered below which provisions under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the PCR) can assist you in your contracting and procurement requirements in the coming months.
New legislation has come into force making it clear that those individuals who self-isolate to prevent infection or contamination with COVID-19 are entitled to SSP.
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Schools and trusts across the country are preparing for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in different ways, with some very innovative and sensible approaches being taken.
With instances of COVID-19 rapidly increasing throughout the UK, many businesses are considering the options available to limit staff and customer exposure to Coronavirus.
As the World Health Organisation raise its global risk assessment of COVID-19 from high to very high, we are now seeing an increasing number of cases of coronavirus in the UK.
The constantly developing progress of Coronavirus (COVID-19) presents health and social care organisations with a unique array of issues to address and respond to within tight timeframes.
With the cases of coronavirus in the UK on the increase, we’ve rounded up some answers to some of the most commonly asked workplace queries.
With instances of COVID-19 rapidly increasing throughout the UK, many businesses are considering the potential impact on their businesses if they are forced to temporarily close as a result of the outbreak.
ACAS has issued guidance for employers in order to deal with sick pay, quarantined staff and staff who are reluctant to come into work due to fears of catching coronavirus.