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Will writing in the current pandemic
Posted: 3rd April 2020
In light of current circumstances with COVID-19, the Law Society and Ministry of Justice are currently reviewing the requirements around witnessing wills, in an effort to make is easier for individuals to sign their wills during these uncertain times. Current legislation provides that your Will must be signed by the testator (the person making the […]
Business Interruption Loan Scheme – Government raises concerns over lenders’ willingness to co-operate
Posted: 2nd April 2020
The Government and businesses alike have raised concerns over lenders’ willingness to grant loans via the Government’s Business Interruption Loan Scheme (the “Scheme”). Speaking at Downing Street yesterday evening, the Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, expressed his concern that lenders are continuing to offer their business loans and products on their standard commercial terms in the […]
Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 50% off Wills for Northamptonshire & Buckinghamshire NHS Staff
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Many law firms around the UK, including ourselves, have seen an increase in the number of enquiries relating to preparing or updating a Will, mainly from elderly or vulnerable individuals. In light of current circumstances, key workers, those who are working on the frontline of the pandemic, have also been advised to put their affairs […]
What happens now? The effect of COVID-19 on commercial contracts
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The United Kingdom along with the rest of the world is currently in unchartered territory. Extensive travel bans have been implemented, schools have been closed and the stock markets are in freefall with the FTSE 100 falling to levels not seen since the financial crisis. It has become apparent that no government was adequately prepared […]
Business Interruption Loan Scheme – How does it work?
Posted: 1st April 2020
As COVID-19 intensifies and emergency legislation is being passed, the Government has put in place unprecedented support for businesses, seeking to protect the wellbeing and health of the UK economy. The Chancellor announced in the 2020 Budget that there would be temporary, timely and targeted measures to support the business community. One of these measures […]
Understanding furlough leave
Posted: 30th March 2020
On 20th March 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, introduced furlough leave. Whilst placing an employee on furlough leave is commonly-used in the United States, furlough leave is an entirely new UK legal concept. Currently, if an employer closes its workplace or does not have any work to provide its employees and wanted […]
Business Services Team Update
Posted: 24th March 2020
Following the instruction from our Prime Minister yesterday that we must all stay home to stay safe; never has it been so evident that health and wellbeing is paramount. We take our duty of care to our clients and staff seriously and as such we have adapted our working practices following the outbreak of COVID-19. […]
How can my business survive COVID-19?
Posted: 23rd March 2020
The impact of COVID-19 is beginning to become reality to many industries. It is no longer that disease confined to far-off lands, but it is here on our doorstep. Businesses are beginning to feel the squeeze as supply chains are interrupted; social distancing measures are imposed and school closures take effect from today. As reality […]
If house moving wasn’t stressful enough, the Coronavirus has seemingly sent the world into chaos
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With all this uncertainty, the biggest question facing our industry is ‘How will this affect my house move’. We want to assure all of our clients that from our side it is ‘business as usual’ and we are still continuing to act in your best interest and get you moved as smoothly as possible. There […]
To trade or not to trade…that is the question!
Posted: 19th March 2020
Directors around the country are facing unprecedented problems following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the UK. There are natural concerns to health; the economy and now with schools due to close and talk of a London ‘lock down’ the issues are rising. Unfortunately, there is no ‘one size fits’ all solution on whether to trade […]
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