How are governments responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?
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OECD and G20 confirm commitment to long-term solutions to digital economy tax challenges
International tax community seeks to keep up the pace of reform for taxing highly digitalised multinational enterprises with detailed blueprints published for further consultation
The Information Commissioner’s Office proposes fine methodology for data breaches
UK data protection regulator's draft fines regime looks to weigh up the ability to pay proposed penalties, any undue financial hardship caused and the wider effect on economic growth
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Coronavirus Job Support Scheme set to change the pensions picture from November
Employers need to review pension and life assurance arrangements as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends and the Job Support Scheme begins
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Site office or home office: what does “construction” mean under Covid-19 guidance?
In our previous insight, we commented on the government's direction for people to work from home where possible, and what it means for the construction industry, as a key public…
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UK government extends restrictions on the use of statutory demands
As expected, the government has extended the restriction on the use of statutory demands until 31 December 2020; a step which is in line with the other restrictions that it…
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To agility and beyond: ‘work from home’ reprise highlights the need for a change in employer practices
The government's latest response to Covid-19 raises the possibility that homeworking and the opening and closing of workspaces will be a continuous measure into 2021 for UK businesses
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Chancellor sets out further economic measures to weather the COVID-19 storm
The UK government has set out its Winter Economy Plan, its latest stimulus package which provides more targeted support for jobs and businesses in light of the ongoing pandemic.
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UK government announces Job Support Scheme to protect ‘viable jobs’
The chancellor has announced new measures for employers to support jobs when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ends on 31 October.
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Prime minister announces new Covid-19 measures: Five key actions for employers
New restrictions impacting all employers in the UK have been announced; some regions remain in 'local lockdown' bringing additional restraints. Similar but not identical restrictions are also being imposed in…
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Can you rely on your force majeure clause?
As the pandemic continues to affect ongoing contractual relationships, the wording of a contract is crucial to determine whether delays and non-performance afford a remedy to the "innocent" party. Any…
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Has Covid-19 made IRR an irrelevant measure of success?
As confidence starts to return to the market, fund managers and investors are assessing the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on internal rates of return
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Life sciences companies turn to public markets for injections of capital
London markets have remained open during the pandemic allowing for a surge in life sciences and healthcare sector deals including vital fundraising for Covid-19 trials.
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Furlough: two developments for employers to be aware of
With many employers now turning their attention to bringing employees back from furlough, as well as considering whether the work environment is ready for their physical return, employers are also…
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Food advertising guidance bans any reference to Covid-19
Regulator's tough stance means that even implicit references to Covid-19 in food advertising will be construed as a medicinal claim and therefore prohibited.