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30 Nov 2020

Wales announce further restrictions on hospitality.

At his press conference this lunchtime the Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced further restrictions on the Welsh hospitality industry. From Friday (4th December) pubs, cafes and restaurants, will be banned from selling alcohol and...

26 Nov 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - New tiers announced for England

The Government have now published a full list of the regions in England and their respective tiers from Wednesday 2nd December. A link to the full list can be found here. Only the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are deemed to be &lsqu...

17 Nov 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Insurance case moves to Supreme Court

We have previously reported on the progress of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Court action to resolve contractual uncertainty in business interruption (BI) insurance cover. On 15th September the FCA published news confirming the Co...

11 Nov 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government extends takeaway service

This morning (11th November), the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick announced restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year. The relaxation anno...

06 Nov 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Wales publish post 'Firebreak' Regulations.

The Regulations governing Wales re-opening on Monday following the “Firebreak” closure have now been published and passed by the Welsh Assembly. A link to the Regulations can be found here. If you wish to discuss any aspects of th...

04 Nov 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Lockdown 2 - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Halloween, regulations were published late on Tuesday outlining the terms of the proposed lockdown which is due to commence at midnight, Thursday 5th November. The regulations will be ...