Preparing Net Zero: What are the policies needed in this Parliament?
Simon Hobday joins Shell, Drax and Energy institute to discuss the policies needed to deliver net zero. On Wednesday 29 April 2020, Simon Hobday formed part of a panel at…
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Furloughing staff during the Covid-19 crisis: government update for employers
The latest guidance on the government's scheme for businesses to retain employees and protect workforces takes steps to recognise that 'different businesses face different impacts'.
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Job Retention Scheme: further guidance issued for suppliers of temps
HMRC issued further guidance on the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) on Saturday 4 April 2020. Some but not all areas of uncertainty have been addressed.
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German business and the coronavirus: How companies can secure liquidity and other FAQs.
With many German companies facing a substantial decline in revenues and potential insolvency as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown, boardrooms are looking to take measures to secure…
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New FCA lending guidance offers temporary financial relief for customers
As Covid-19 bites on economic activity in the UK, consumer credit firms are now expected to take steps to help customers weather the storm during this challenging time.
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Coronavirus Legal Briefing | What we’re seeing
Welcome to Osborne Clarke's Coronavirus Legal Briefing, our newsletter on business law issues in these sombre times.
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme 2.0: “The Overhaul”
Amid concerns that SMEs were being denied access to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and that a 'squeezed middle' were being left out of the emergency funding measures altogether,…
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COVID-19: Potential impact on Indian employers in major commercial hubs – Central lockdown imposed
Originally published by our relationship firm BTG Legal, the legal adviser to Osborne Clarke’s clients in India, this PDF highlights some key considerations for Indian businesses regarding the central lockdown in…
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How is coronavirus impacting courts and tribunals?
The UK government's emergency legislation to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic included provisions to rapidly expand the use of remote hearings, in a bid to reduce the risk of spreading…
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Right to Work update: checks in the time of coronavirus
The Home Office has published new guidance (30 March 2020) on how employers may conduct Right to Work checks given the government advice for workers to remain at home. While…
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Food deliveries: Covid-19 and what to consider when switching to a ‘to-the-door’ service
Amid the mandatory closure of bars, restaurants, pubs and others, UK food and drink businesses converting to delivery services need to take note of logistical, food safety and hygiene considerations.
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Supreme Court finds Morrisons not vicariously liable for mass data breach caused by employee
In a judgment handed down on 1 April 2020, the Supreme Court has reversed the decision of the Court of Appeal and found that Morrisons was not vicariously liable for…