Industry News

29 Mar 2021

Covid 19 - What you need to know following todays relaxations and looking ahead to both 12th April and 17th May

Updated guidance has been published by the Government this morning in line with the latest relaxation of lockdown which takes effect today (Rule of six / two households mixing outdoors). The updated guidance which can be found here also covers th...

26 Mar 2021

If you can crack the code the new £50 note is coming!

The new polymer £50 note is due to start to come into circulation on 23rd June 2021 and features Alan Turing who is best known for his codebreaking work, which helped end the Second World War. The Bank of England states that the “new ...

24 Mar 2021

Covid 19 - What you need to know -The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021

The Government have now published new Regulations to facilitate the ‘Road Map’ for England previously outline by the Prime Minister. The Regulations, a copy of which can be found here, will be debated in Parliament tomorrow (Thursday ...

16 Mar 2021

Covid 19 - What you need to know - First Minister's Statement

The Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has today attempted to set out her own road map to return Scotland to ‘Normality’. As you may expect, all steps are subject to progress with the vaccine roll out and status of the disease ...

09 Mar 2021

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Detailed Information on access to Grants

Over the last 48 hours the government have released a series of updates on the criteria to access grants already in existence and those announced as part of the Budget package. The updates cover various matters but include the ability to access c...

08 Mar 2021

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Pavement Licence Relaxations Extended

In a letter from Robert Jenrick (minister of Housing, Communities and Local Government) to Leaders of Local Authorities on Friday (5th March) the Minister announced plans to extend the life of certain relaxations for businesses for up to 12 months...