On the 19 March 2021, BEIS published details of its new Restart Grant Scheme, which aims to support eligible local businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.  Such support

Is dismissal a reasonable response where an employee has refused to wear a face mask? Is refusal to adhere to an employer’s PPE guidance alone enough to justify dismissal? Deimantas Kubilius v Kent

On the 3 March 2021 HM Treasury announced the introduction of a Recovery Loan Scheme. This is a new loan scheme which has been introduced to support access to finance for UK businesses as they

As addressed in our previous alerts, the availability or otherwise of business interruption insurance cover in respect of losses arising from Covid-19 is of keen interest to many businesses who have

This alert concentrates on creditors/commercial landlords hoping to recover unpaid debts/rent where the reason for non-payment results from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Note however that

Following an announcement by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak on 5 February 2021, businesses will now be given more time to make their first payment on “bounce back” loans and will have the ability to