Monthly Archives: April 2020
In an unprecedented and dynamic situation, company directors need to be mindful of the law
Company directors, along with everyone else, are living in a new world. The global response to the coronavirus outbreak has reshaped the business landscape. Even once the immediate Covid-19 crisis has passed, no-one can be certain what the new-normal will...
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New legislation introduced stipulating what needs to be included in a contract of employment.
What has changed? From 6 April 2020, the requirement to provide a written statement of terms and conditions extends to workers, not just employees. This now includes casual and zero hours workers. Employers must provide their workers and employees with their written...
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FCA propose concessions for smaller firms as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
Under new Financial Conduct Authority proposals published this week, nine out of ten firms will have until the end of 2020 to pay their regulatory fees and levies. The concessions have been made to smaller advice firms in light of...
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Changes to government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme expected to have an immediate impact.
The UK government’s loan scheme to assist businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak has been overhauled. Initial measures, including government guaranteed loans amounting to £330 bn were announced in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19. However, several problems with...
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Summary of government support available for businesses
The Government have issued a range of measures to assist businesses in the UK following the coronavirus outbreak here. We have produced an initial report and a more detailed look at CBILS, but what follows is a brief summary of...
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