The Prime Minister has reinstated the advice for people to work from home if they can, following an increase in the incidence of Coronavirus in recent weeks. The advice, which was first issued in March 2020, was withdrawn at the beginning of August, with people encouraged to return to city centre offices as part of […]
Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has announced a legal duty to self-isolate for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are asked to do so by NHS Test and Trace. People who fail to comply with this requirement will risk fines of up to £10,000 in cases of […]
Plans for the phased reopening of stadiums, business events and conferences on 1 October will now no longer go ahead. The Government’s ‘rule of six’ will also be extended to indoor team events and the number of people able to attend a wedding will be limited to 15. However, up to 30 people can still […]
In recent weeks, many businesses within the hospitality sector have been enjoying a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. However, from 24 September 2020 pubs, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10pm, as part of the Government’s attempts to limit a second wave of Coronavirus infection. The same measures apply to takeaways, however, deliveries will […]
To ensure workplaces that remain open prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Government will introduce a direct legal obligation for businesses in England that requires them to follow the latest guidance to the letter. During his speech to Parliament on the new measures, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said that businesses could face fines and […]
According to a recent survey, one in three employers are expected to make some staff redundant from between July and September 2020.
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on businesses up and down the UK, leading many to face significant financial difficulty.
According to the latest data from Nationwide, house prices have continued their post-lockdown recovery, reaching their highest monthly rise in August for more than 16 years.
Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, has released more details of the UK’s proposed points-based immigration system as she sends a message around the world that the UK is looking to attract the brightest global talent.
Healthcare has inevitably become a major focus for national governments in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has led many nations to apply strict controls to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
