What emergency funding facilities are out there to survive the Covid-19 cash-flow crisis?
The UK Government has, in the last few weeks, introduced a multi-billion-pound package of measures and financial support for businesses and institutions that experience issues with their cash flow.
UPDATE: Stay on possession claims – The blanket stay is here to stay
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a court rule known as a Practice Direction 51Z (or PD51Z) was made on 26 March 2020 and came into force on the following day.
‘Pleasure doing business’ – responsible contractual behaviour during the Covid-19 emergency and the value of sustainable economy
The Cabinet Office has published guidance asking for people to act responsibly, fairly and “in the national interest”.
Charities weekly round-up – 7
As we make our first tentative steps out of strict lockdown, many of us have been thinking about what the future will look like for charities, both in the short and long term.
Health and safety after lockdown: what to do if an employee refuses to return to the workplace?
With the UK Government releasing its plan for handling the next stage of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all employers are considering when and how their employees will return to their workplace.
Covid-19 and commercial rents
Commercial and local authority landlords are seeing their rental revenues crushed by the Covid-19 crisis, and many could benefit from urgently reviewing their legal options.
Charities weekly round-up – 6
The last few weeks have proved what charities can achieve when put to the test – but we also need to remember that, now more than ever, charities need our support.
Health and safety after lockdown: top tips for businesses resuming operations
Whether you are planning to resume operations shortly or you are wisely planning ahead, here are our top tips to consider when preparing for a return to work…
COVID-19: Can parents face fines for not sending their child to school?
Many parents are justifiably concerned about sending their children back to school so soon, especially given that the youngest children are unlikely to be able to follow social distancing guidelines.
Public Pension Fund Investment Strategy – Supreme Court decision
Guidance pertaining to the investment of Local Government Pension Scheme Funds which came into force in November 2016, has been the subject of a recent decision in the Supreme Court.
Terminally ill care home residents and COVID-19 restrictions
Family not in breach of COVID-19 regulations by collecting their terminally ill mother from a care home as it was considered that they were providing assistance to a vulnerable person.
Land Registry relaxes rules on signing deeds
The Land Registry has announced temporary changes that will make it easier to deal with execution of transfers, leases and other deeds relating to a disposition of an interest in land.