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

COVID-19 Business Fact Sheet

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Blake Morgan COVID-19 Risk Assessments

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Latest Insights and advice on Coronavirus

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant adverse effects on individuals, businesses and public bodies, the UK Government is reviewing and revising its measures aimed at mitigating the financial... Read More

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It was on 20 March that the Chancellor announced the temporary introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, more commonly known as the furlough scheme. The practical implications of this... Read More

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A warm welcome to Blake Morgan's Autumn newsletter, keeping you informed of the latest developments in Employment, Pensions and Immigration Law. It has been another eventful few months, dominated by... Read More

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The Government anticipates that the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency ("MHRA") will make use of its powers under reg.174 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 ("HMRs"), and temporarily authorise... Read More

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The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency ("MHRA") has the power under reg.174 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 ("HMRs"), to temporarily authorise use of an unlicensed vaccine in response... Read More

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The UK Government has set out proposed changes to the way in which medicines in the UK are authorised for use in a recent consultation paper, specifically referencing COVID-19 vaccines. Read More

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In a surprising development on 9 October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Job Support Scheme (the "Scheme"") will be expanded to support businesses and protect jobs across... Read More

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On Thursday 24 September the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a new Job Support Scheme as part of a package of measures to support employment when the furlough... Read More

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With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to have significant adverse effects on businesses and economies worldwide, the UK government is reviewing and revising its measures aimed at mitigating the financial impact... Read More

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Commercial and contract insights

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Potentially, 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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With Government rules requiring social-distancing and the Courts stretched to capacity, together with an impending tsunami of post-Covid disputes, what does the future of dispute resolution and mediation look like? Read More

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Employment law insights

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Potentially, 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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Last month the Government launched the Future Fund, a new programme of financial support for "innovative UK companies with good potential". The Future Fund became available on Wednesday 20 May... Read More

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With all the challenges that British Banks and businesses are facing at the moment, it would be easy to suppose that the transition away from LIBOR (London Inter-bank Offered Rate)... Read More

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Construction, development and planning insights

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Potentially, 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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Our experts answer questions questions regarding cladding replacement under the Building Safety Fund. Read More

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What role will infrastructure take in reinvigorating the UK economy? Read More

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Commercial property insights

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Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of the Welsh Government, perhaps tapping into the 'obvious', has declared, in a post-COVID-19 world, he would like to see 30% of Welsh office workers,... Read More

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Today the UK Government published its snappily titled, Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Click here to see a copy of the Code. The Code... Read More

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Following the announcement of the Building Safety Fund in March 2020, the Government has now published the Building Safety Fund registration prospectus. Our construction law experts take a look at... Read More

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Insights for families and individuals

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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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Following the announcement in July that the Wills Act 1837 is set to be amended to allow for video witnessing of Wills, we look at the impact this will have... Read More

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Insights for homebuyers and rental

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Our Welsh housing management experts examine the recent guidance and changes that have been introduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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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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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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Insights for charities

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We hope this latest e-bulletin finds you safe and well as we start the new academic year. With schools opening back up for the new term, and many workplaces starting... Read More

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We hope that, wherever you are reading this, you remain safe and well in what has been a very difficult 2020 so far. The lockdown restrictions are not as tight... Read More

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We are now beginning to see a progressive easing of the government's lockdown that began back in March. At the time, the government acknowledged the potential governance and financial issues... Read More

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Miscellaneous insights

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The UK Government has set out proposed changes to the way in which medicines in the UK are authorised for use in a recent consultation paper, specifically referencing COVID-19 vaccines. 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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COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Business Fact Sheet

Blake Morgan COVID-19 Risk Assessments

Latest Insights and advice on Coronavirus

Local Authority Matters – October 2020

What is flexible furlough and what does it mean for employers?

Employment Law Newsletter – Autumn 2020

Immunity from civil liability

Authorising an unlicensed vaccine: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has the power

COVID vaccines: relaxing the regulations

Insights for companies

What should UK businesses be aware of regarding the expansion of the Job Support Scheme?

Update: New Job Support Scheme for employers – what does it mean and how will it work?

COVID-19 Business Fact Sheet

Commercial and contract insights

How can suppliers protect themselves from the changes in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Post-Covid mediation – no way out now?

Webinar: The Proceeds of Crime Act Discussion

Employment law insights

What is flexible furlough and what does it mean for employers?

Employment Law Newsletter – Autumn 2020

What should UK businesses be aware of regarding the expansion of the Job Support Scheme?

Financing insights

How can suppliers protect themselves from the changes in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

The Future Fund – the latest financial support for businesses during COVID-19

Has COVID-19 killed SONIA interest rate benchmark?

Construction, development and planning insights

How can suppliers protect themselves from the changes in the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

Cladding replacement under the Fund: FAQ’s

Good infrastructure is key to a functioning economy

Commercial property insights

Working from home – here to stay?

Covid-19 Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships During the Covid-19 pandemic

Building Safety Fund registration prospectus key points

Insights for families and individuals

Private Client Issues – October 2020

Why video witnessing of Wills should be a last resort

Private Client Issues – September 2020

Insights for homebuyers and rental

Welsh housing management updates during the COVID-19 pandemic

Signing deeds during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stamp duty land tax holiday

Insights for charities

Charities Newsletter – October 2020

Charities Newsletter – July 2020

New Measures Introduced to Help Protect Charities from Insolvency

Miscellaneous insights

Immunity from civil liability

Authorising an unlicensed vaccine: The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has the power

COVID vaccines: relaxing the regulations

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