Coronavirus and your business
Chancellor announces package of economic measures to help steer the UK out of COVID-19 crisis
The government's latest stimulus package provides much-needed support for job creation, as well as providing a boost to the hospitality, tourism and real estate sectors.
HMRC delivers ‘working time’ clarification for furloughed EMI option holders
Finance Bill clause gives furloughed employees with Enterprise Management Incentive options welcome clarity on what counts as a 'disqualifying event' during the coronavirus emergency.
Why suppliers can no longer rely on termination on insolvency rights
The long-awaited revamp of UK insolvency and corporate governance law has introduced significant changes to the effectiveness of termination on insolvency clauses in supply contracts.
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HMRC makes first arrest for fraud in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC's first arrest in relation to the government's furlough scheme provides a warning to businesses, particularly given the potential for wider 'failure to prevent' offences being engaged.
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Covid-19: Pensions developments tracker | 18 June 2020 – 9 July 2020
This tracker is a summary of the legal and regulatory developments arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic that will be of interest to the trustees and employers of occupational pension…
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Employee monitoring during Covid-19, the new normal?
With a large portion of the working population working from home, employers may be concerned about workforce productivity and the security of business confidential data. To combat these concerns, some…
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“Plan for Jobs” | Protecting, creating and supporting employment in the UK
On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his Summer Economic Statement setting out a "Plan for Jobs". Despite the economic support measures put in place to tackle COVID-19,…
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Chancellor announces package of economic measures to help steer the UK out of COVID-19 crisis
The government's latest stimulus package provides much-needed support for job creation, as well as providing a boost to the hospitality, tourism and real estate sectors.
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Regulator offers ‘back to basics’ Covid-19 guidance for contribution deferral proposals
What steps should be taken when making a new contribution deferral request? There are important takeaways to draw from the Pensions Regulator's updated Covid-19 guidance.
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How is artificial intelligence augmenting the pandemic fight?
The focused power of artificial intelligence is being deployed in a myriad of ways in the fight back against the coronavirus pandemic – starting with the AI monitoring system believed…
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State aid | European Commission amends Temporary Framework for a third time to include aid for micro and small companies
Micro and small companies, including start-ups, may benefit from aid; while recapitalisation measures have been modified for businesses in general.
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Telecoms in a post-Covid world
Covid-19 has affected the way in which we all communicate, whether that's working at home, being with friends and family, or even seeing our GP. But how has that impacted…
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Pandemic pushes HMRC into six-month deferral of reporting deadlines for DAC6 directive
The deferral is in line with other Member States' approach to extending the reporting dates for disclosing cross-border tax arrangements – with no action promised on non-reporting over the period…
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Customer financial difficulties and Covid-19: what do lenders need to learn after lockdown?
As the UK's financial regulator reviews emergency guidance amid the easing of lockdown and lending patterns adapt, its £64 million fine of Lloyds points to a tougher stance on how…
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UK government legislates to shield businesses vital for public health from foreign takeovers
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and left UK businesses with critical capabilities, such as manufacturers of personal protective equipment and pharmaceuticals, more vulnerable to foreign takeovers.