COVID-19

Information to help protect you, your business and workforce

COVID-19 is posing a significant challenge to many businesses in the UK. We have created this hub to help our clients stay up to date with insights from our experts.

We understand that a swift and effective response can minimise disruption and reputational risk to your business and are closely monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation. For the latest information from the World Health Organisation visit here.

We are collating up to date information to support you during this time, please see current advice below.

COVID-19 Information

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Latest Insights and advice on Coronavirus

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Employment Law Top Ten of 2022
It's been an eventful year including a change of monarch, a few changes of Prime Minister and a cost of living crisis. While the coronavirus pandemic no longer dominates the... Read More

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Employment Law Newsletter – Summer 2022
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Summer newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. "Hybrid" working is a familiar concept now and a... Read More

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Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2022
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Spring newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. It has certainly been a busy few months. Even... Read More

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Do you suspect fraud? What next?
What should you do if you suspect fraud? This article gives an overview of what recourse you might have as the appointed liquidator or injured party, where a company or... Read More

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Employment webinar – Talent Management: Recruitment, Engagement and Retention – PAST EVENT
The focus was on talent management at our Employment webinar on 12 May 2022, where our experts looked at recruitment, engagement and retention. Read More

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Revoked vaccination legislation for anyone working in care homes in England
On 31 January 2022 the Health Secretary announced plans to abolish the legal requirement for compulsory evidence of COVID-19 vaccinations in the health and social care sector in England. This... Read More
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Insights for companies

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Extension of furlough scheme to end of September 2021
Unless there is a sudden and surprising change of policy, we are now in the last weeks of the furlough scheme. It was introduced in March 2020 as a short-term... Read More

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Homeworking expenses and tax rules you should know
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes to our lives, one of those has been homeworking. Expenses and tax rules need to be got to grips with as many will... Read More

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Holding company meetings and filing accounts after CIGA flexibility ends
Temporary relaxations of rules for holding company meetings and filing accounts aimed at minimising the spread of COVID-19, in place since June of last year, have now come to an... Read More
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Commercial and contract insights

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Do you suspect fraud? What next?
What should you do if you suspect fraud? This article gives an overview of what recourse you might have as the appointed liquidator or injured party, where a company or... Read More

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Construction contracts: how can the supply chain mitigate the effect of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020?
Potentially, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) is a piece of legislation that could wreak significant harm on the construction industry supply chain. Read More

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Construction contracts: rights to terminate and the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Having summarised the changes introduced by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA), we now look at how these affect contractual rights to terminate under construction and engineering contracts. Read More
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Employment law insights

Newsletters

Employment Law Top Ten of 2022
It's been an eventful year including a change of monarch, a few changes of Prime Minister and a cost of living crisis. While the coronavirus pandemic no longer dominates the... Read More

Newsletters

Employment Law Newsletter – Summer 2022
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Summer newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. "Hybrid" working is a familiar concept now and a... Read More

Newsletters

Employment Law Newsletter – Spring 2022
A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Spring newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. It has certainly been a busy few months. Even... Read More
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Financing insights

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Business interruption insurance in the pandemic
We look at business interruption insurance in the pandemic and why the Supreme Court decision in the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) test case is good news for businesses. Read More

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Brief Banking Bites – January 2021
Welcome to the January edition of Brief Banking Bites and a 2020 round up. As we enter the New Year, we take a look back over the past 12 months... Read More

Articles

IVA’s and the impact of COVID-19 on arrangements old and new
Insolvency and Business Support expert Paul Caldicott looks at the impact of COVID-19 on Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVA's). This article was first published by the Institute Of Revenues Rating &... Read More
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Construction, development and planning insights

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Delivering the infrastructure for gigabit-capable broadband
The coronavirus pandemic accelerated societal change in almost all areas of life, but one of the clearest lessons from the past 18 months has been the central importance of fast... Read More

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Cladding remediation crisis
It has been over three and a half year since the tragedy at Grenfell Tower, and it’s also been three and a half years of torment for many who find... Read More

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Construction sector less adversarial than feared during pandemic
Initial fears of a construction Armageddon during COVID-19 have been allayed in a recent report. Blake Morgan Partner Dominic Jones has commented in an article in UK Construction Law regarding... Read More
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Commercial property insights

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Commercial rent arrears Bill introduced
A new Bill has been introduced with a Code of Practice and mandatory arbitration procedure designed to help tackle coronavirus commercial rent arrears disputes. However, there will still be issues... Read More

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Return to the office – some employment issues
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have meant that many people have been working from home for much of the last 18 months or have been on furlough for long periods of time.... Read More

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Electronic signatures – increased usage during COVID “lockdown”
A positive of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is that it has led to a substantial increase in the use of electronic signatures, which is largely as a result... Read More
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Insights for families and individuals

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Private Client Issues – February 2022
Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private... Read More

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Private Client Issues – January 2022
Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private... Read More

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Private Client Issues – December 2021
Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private... Read More
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Insights for homebuyers and rental

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Signing deeds during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Land Registry have announced that with effect from 27 July 2020 and until further notice, as well as 'Mercury' signing being an approved method of signature, electronic signatures are... Read More

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Stamp duty land tax holiday
Reduced rates of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) lasting until 31 March 2021 were announced on 8 July 2020 with immediate effect. The holiday applies to all residential property, whether... Read More

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Handling a property chain in COVID-19
Industry bodies, including the Law Society, have recently released updated guidance on the conveyancing process as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We examine the guidance so that you know how to... Read More
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Insights for charities

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What does the Autumn Budget 2021 do for charities?
Among signs that the economy is slowly improving after the pandemic, but with the potential international impact of COP26 looming large in the background, all eyes were on Rishi Sunak... Read More

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Charities Newsletter – October 2021
Whilst many of us have been pleased to see the easing of restrictions across the UK since the summer, this has brought its own set of challenges to the charity... Read More

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Charities Newsletter – July 2021
Whilst the much anticipated "unlocking" of the UK fast approaches, this newsletter brings you the latest updates for the Charities Sector. Coronavirus guidance for the charity sector further updated The... Read More
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Miscellaneous insights

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Local Authority Matters – November 2021
With the backdrop of COP26, there is no doubt that local authorities are key players in the game of combatting climate change, but they don't hold all of the cards.... Read More

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Health Sector News – May 2021
This month in our Healthcare update, we look at the High Court's judgment in a case brought by Worcestershire County Council seeking to judicially review the decision made by the... Read More

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A trade-off with the World Trade Organization: vaccine patents
President Biden confirmed a u-turn on 5 May on the US's previous position in respect of the patents on Covid vaccines, stating that the US now support a waiver of... Read More
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Our Experts

We’ve pulled together a team of experts from across the business who are here to support you with your questions relating to the Covid-19 situation. Your usual Blake Morgan contact can help you find the support you need.

Construction – Richard Wade

Private Client – Helen Bunker

Court of Protection – Nicholas Buckman

Corporate – Rob Cherry

Banking & Finance – Kath Shimmin

Employment – Jo Davies

Property – Phil Jardine & Sean Palka

Commercial & Charities – Alison Patten-Hall

Commercial Recoveries – Sadak Miah

Commercial Litigation – Jill Bainbridge & Chris Potts

Regulatory – Bradley Albuery

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