The First Minister has confirmed that there will be a four-stage process to easing restrictions in the region, depending on cases remaining low: Saturday 15 January: numbers allowed to attend an outdoor event will rise from 50 to 500 Friday 21 January: Crowds allowed to return to sporting events, paving the way for rugby Six...
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Questions to Government regarding support for SMEs and the hospitality sector
Answered on Tuesday 11 January 2022 by HM Treasury Fleur Anderson MP: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the introduction of additional measures to support (a) small- and medium-sized businesses and (b) the hospitality sector following the Government’s updates on...
Self-isolation cut to seven days in England
As coronavirus cases surge and businesses struggle to cope with the effects of staff shortages caused by the virus, self-isolation guidance is changing to help minimise disruption. Instead of having to quarantine for 10 days, it is being reduced by up to three days for people in England. Anyone who tests positive for Covid can stop isolating...
Covid pass now mandatory in certain venues
From Wednesday 15 December an NHS Covid Pass became mandatory for entry into nightclubs, and venues where large crowds gather, including unseated indoor venues with more than 500 people. Attendees will need to show their NHS COVID Pass to show they’re fully vaccinated, have had a negative test result in the last 48 hours, or have an...
Driving licence changes now in force – no B+E requirement
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 came into force on Thursday 16 December 2021, after the Regulations were rushed through before Parliament goes into recess. These Regulations remove the previous requirement to undergo a practical car plus trailer (category B+E) driving test to tow larger trailer outfits. The entitlement to tow...
Further measures and support in Scotland
The First Minister has announced that, from midnight on Friday 17 December, new measures will be introduced to stem the flow of transmission, keep businesses and services open, and protect against pressure on health services in Scotland. Further guidance on the additional measures announced by the First Minister will be published shortly. These include: Businesses,...
Change in regulations in Wales
The Welsh guidance on the COVID Pass has been amended to advise that a lateral flow test should be taken within 24 hours, rather than 48 hours. The Welsh Government is making changes to the regulations to: Clarify that people face coverings must be worn in theatres, cinemas or concert halls (except when eating or...
CJRS guidance on underpayments updated
There has been an update to the CJRS guidance on what employers should do if they have underpaid employees through the scheme. Essentially there are two options – either top up the employees’ wages or pay the money back to HMRC. If you decide to top up your employees’ wages, this must be done within...
New guidance on wearing face coverings – changes from 10 December
From Friday 10 December 2021 the public, and staff in public-facing areas in England, are required to wear face coverings in these additional settings: community centres, members clubs and social clubs libraries and public reading rooms visitor attractions and entertainment venues (includes cinemas, indoor theatres, concert halls, bingo halls, snooker and pool halls, amusement arcades,...
Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Expo in Harrogate cancelled
The Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Expo in Harrogate will not take place next year. This, the organisers say, is “to enable the industry to focus on pressing priorities during a time of continuing uncertainty”. The event is organised by the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Caravan Manufacturers’ Association (HERCMA) and had been due...