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Do we have a deal? Making sure that you are putting an end to a dispute

FCA Business Interruption Test Case

In November 2020, the Supreme Court heard an appeal from the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to various insurance companies failing to pay out business interruption cover to policyholders who had been badly affected by Covid-19.

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Covid-19: Updated Government Advice for Pregnant Employees

In collaboration with HSE, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCOM), the Government has updated the advice for pregnant employees.
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Surviving the COVID-19 crisis as a Commercial Tenant

The announcement on 4 January 2021 of the new lockdown in England was a further blow to business. With many tenants already struggling to pay the rent, here is a useful reminder for tenants of the current legislation.

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Extension of measures to protect commercial tenants

The announcement on 4 January 2021 of the new lockdown in England was a further blow to business. With many tenants already struggling to pay the rent, here is a useful reminder for landlords of the current legislation.

Protecting Inheritance from the pitfalls of Divorce

Domestic Violence: The “Shadow Pandemic”

Throughout the Covid-19 outbreak the Government has imposed restrictions requiring people to stay in their homes and have limited social activity with others.
Corporate simplification - why simplify the legal structure of group companies?

Covid-19 – Additional considerations when undertaking due diligence

Due diligence is important on every deal – but particularly since the economic landscape became subject to even more volatile and short-term (sometimes overnight) change due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Secret CCTV and the right to privacy

Vaccinations against Covid-19

Could a requirement by employers for employees to vaccinate against Covid-19 lead to an increase in discrimination claims?
Secret CCTV and the right to privacy

Furlough extended until March 2021

On the 5 November 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a further extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until March 2021.

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until December

On the 31 October 2020, Boris Johnson announced that a nationwide lockdown will be put in place as of 5 November 2020. As a result of this, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), otherwise known as the Furlough Scheme is to be extended.
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Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus

The Government has now released further guidance on its Job Retention Bonus Scheme.
Force Majeure

New Jobs Support Scheme and Important New Coronavirus ...

Last Thursday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the creation of a New Job Support scheme which will come into place after the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end on 31 October 2020.
Secret CCTV and the right to privacy

Furlough scheme changes today

With effect from today (1st September 2020), the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has changed so that employers now need to contribute more towards the wages of their furloughed staff.

Force Majeure

Force Majeure

The Covid-19 lockdown measures implemented by the UK Government have inevitably disrupted contracts and supply chains across the country leaving many businesses to review their contractual terms and conditions.

NHS Test & Trace, Absence, Home-working & sick pay

Mortgage Possession Proceedings

Currently the general stay on most possession proceedings (and appeals in such proceedings) is due to run out at the end of this month.
Changes to furlough scheme

Changes to furlough scheme

The Government have announced further changes to the furlough scheme. The precise detail has not yet been released and further guidance is anticipated on 12 June.

NHS Test & Trace, Absence, Home-working & sick pay

NHS Test & Trace, Absence, Home-working & sick pay

Yesterday the Government published its overview of the Test & Trace service including what happens if employees test positive for COVID-19. This note considers some of the key implications for employers.
Coronavirus and Immigration: Sponsorship Duties

Furlough and holiday pay guidance published

Can staff take holiday during furlough? If so, at what rate should it be paid? Can furloughed workers carry forward holiday under the 2020 amendment to working time rules?
Coronavirus and Immigration: Sponsorship Duties

Covid-19 and Construction Law

At the time of writing, the construction industry in England has been permitted to continue trading and operating, provided that specific health and safety measures, such as maintaining social distancing while on site, are put in place.
Returning to Work, Health & Safety and Employee Complaints – Key Issues For Employers

Extension of furlough scheme

The Furlough scheme is to be extended until the end of October 2020 in an effort to help businesses readjust and ease employees back to work.

Returning to Work, Health & Safety and Employee Complaints – Key Issues For Employers

Coronavirus and Immigration – Right to Work Checks

COVID-19 has impacted every business throughout the country in many different ways, whether it is employees being furloughed or agile working taking a new direction.

Coronavirus and Immigration: Sponsorship Duties

Coronavirus and Immigration: Sponsorship Duties

The Home Office has provided various guidance to help employers comply with their legal obligations and have introduced temporary exemptions to some of the immigration provisions.
Returning to Work, Health & Safety and Employee Complaints – Key Issues For Employers

Returning to Work, Health & Safety and Employee Complaints – ...

With some businesses gearing up for a return to work many people will have concerns about health & safety. What are the key issues for employers to be aware of?
Is there anything Sellers can do to get ahead?

Covid-19’s impact on Residential Landlords enforcement remedies

This article considers the impact of COVID-19 on the residential landlord and tenant relationship.
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COVID-19 – Commercial Landlord Update 24 April 2020

Temporary new measures to protect commercial tenants
Coronavirus leaves some questionable marks

COVID-19 – Commercial Tenant Update 24 April 2020

Temporary new measures to protect commercial tenants
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Future Fund for innovative early stage companies

At Lupton Fawcett we have a track record of supporting early stage high growth companies through our work with SEIS and EIS Funds, support for Leeds Beckett University and appetite for taking sweat equity as we have done with our

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Business Interruption and Covid-19 – is your business covered?

The UK has implemented stringent social distancing measures in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Updated guidance on furlough employees

The HMRC portal, furlough extension, holiday pay and ...

HMRC’s portal opened to enable employers to start claiming subsidy in respect of employees who they have furloughed. Here’s the latest update.
Is there anything Sellers can do to get ahead?

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (latest update)

The Government has provided a direction to HMRC regarding the payment and management of amounts to be paid under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

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Coming to terms with Covid-19

Some businesses are beginning to wonder, despite initially showing the best intentions, how generous they really ought to be to customers preferring to hold on to their cash in these uncertain times.
Updated guidance on furlough employees

Updated guidance on furlough employees

On Saturday 4th April the Government published further updated guidance about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
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Commercial Landlords and COVID-19

With the global outbreak of COVID-19 impacting UK businesses, the Government responded by passing the eponymously titled Coronavirus Act 2020 (the “Act”).

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Surviving the COVID-19 crisis as a Commercial Tenant

The Coronavirus Act 2020 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on 25 March 2020. The Act introduced some important changes to commercial leases and the recovery of unpaid rent.
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Help Your Cash Flow During COVID-19

These are difficult times for any business and good cash flow must be maintained.

Family Mediation and Covid-19

Family Mediation and Covid-19

We have had a number of enquiries about how family mediation can work in light of the Government’s social distancing policies.

ICO provides clarification on Data Protection principles in light of Covid-19

Making a Lasting Power of Attorney

During this uncertain period of ‘lockdown’ due to the Covid-19 outbreak, we would like to reassure our clients that our services will continue.

Covid-19 and the impact upon Separated Parents

Getting your affairs in order in times of ...

Having an up-to-date will in place is vitally important to ensure that your estate will be distributed in accordance with your wishes.
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Furlough Leave Agreement / Home Working Policy

In light of recent events, we have been inundated with requests for a Furlough Leave Agreement and/or a Homeworking Policy.
ICO provides clarification on Data Protection principles in light of Covid-19

ICO provides clarification on Data Protection principles in ...

As is the case with many organisations across the globe, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released responses to some frequently asked questions they have received during this time of unprecedented challenge due to Covid-19.
Covid-19 and the impact upon Separated Parents

Covid-19 and the impact upon separated parents

Prime Minister Johnson set out new restrictions upon movement as of the evening on Monday 23 March 2020 known as the ‘Stay at Home Rules’. Individuals are being instructed not to leave the house unless it is of absolute necessity.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance for the Charity Sector.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for the Charity Sector.

Charity Commission guidance to assist the charity sector during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic crisis.
Can I move house during the Covid-19 restrictions? Coronavirus (Covid-19) and residential conveyancing transactions.

Can I move house during the Covid-19 restrictions? ...

Coronavirus (Covid-19) and residential conveyancing transactions.
The UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is now available - Covid19.

The UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan ...

As part of a package of measures designed to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19, the UK Government has created the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme ("CBILS").
Can I move house during the Covid-19 restrictions? Coronavirus (Covid-19) and residential conveyancing transactions.

Covid-19 and the potential risk for domestic abuse ...

During these uncertain times the UK Government is advising that we self-isolate to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Summary of Covid-19 Tax Concessions. Tax Law UK.

Current tax concessions which have been announced to date by the government and which are designed to offer some support to businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Can I move house during the Covid-19 restrictions? Coronavirus (Covid-19) and residential conveyancing transactions.

If you get the toilet roll, I want ...

Who gets to keep what in the house is a common question we are faced with as family lawyers, when advising separating couples.
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Furlough employees

On Friday last week the Government announced the Coronovirus Job Retention Scheme which the guidance states all UK employers will be able to access.
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Keep calm and don’t forget the GDPR!

The nation and world at large are currently gripped by a Covid-19 induced panic.

How Lupton Fawcett is dealing with Coronavirus

How Lupton Fawcett is dealing with Coronavirus

With the increasing spread of Coronavirus, we would like to reassure our clients and other visitors to our offices that we are following UK Government recommendations and putting in place measures to help alleviate the risk of increased infections.
The UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme is now available - Covid19.

Coronavirus – top 10 tips

As concerns continue about the spread of the coronavirus we have had a number of clients contact us for advice on how to best manage the situation from a workplace perspective. Here are our top 10 tips:
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