Every year, we all make those famous New Year resolutions, but do we actually stick to them and does it really matter? 2020 was a year like no other and one that will always be remembered when the UK (and the world) entered into unknown territory. All of a sudden, our lives were disrupted like …
New Year, New Resolutions….how to have a healthy approach to remote working Read More »
On 9 December 2020, the government announced that the ban on eviction of commercial property tenants will be extended until the 31 March 2021. The moratorium on commercial landlords exercising forfeiture rights for non-payment of rent was due to end on 31 December 2020, meaning the ban will have lasted just over a year since …
Commercial Leases: Ban on eviction of tenants extended until 31 March 2021 Read More »
Following reports that coronavirus cases rose by 4,926 on Tuesday 22 September, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement about the new restrictions that would apply in England were heavily anticipated the same day. Referring to the situation as a “perilous turning point”, under the new measures: Office workers are encouraged to work from home, where possible; …
New Covid-19 Restrictions Introduced on 22 September 2020 and could last 6 months Read More »
With the recent launch of the beta version of Apple and Google’s jointly created contact-tracing technology, it is not surprising we have data protection and privacy at the forefront of our minds. Apple and Google are collaborating to provide contact-tracing technology through their devices. With the use of Bluetooth, users will be notified if they …
Contact-tracing: Does the end justify the means? Read More »
As the emergency legislation, following the outbreak of the coronavirus, has now become an Act of Parliament, Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”), we have summarised how this applies to commercial tenancies and whether a landlord can forfeit a lease for the non-payment of rent. Although the new legislation provides protection, it does not grant any …
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