In light of the many enquiries being received regarding the impact of Covid-19 we set out below some issues/options below that may be of assistance. In normal circumstances this is payable to a person who is actually sick. However, on 13 March 2020 the Coronavirus (CV) amendment regulations were introduced to say that someone is […]
Rent “holidays” in the context of COVID-19
Due to additional pressures on businesses caused by the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak, business tenants are asking their landlords for rent “holidays” to help them get through. Though the government has announced support for businesses, there is no specific government help for businesses to pay rent – rather, access to an as-yet unspecified scheme whereby business can […]
Covid-19 – Emergency measures announced
In the last few days, the Government has made major announcements about help for small businesses and individuals affected by coronavirus. Below is a summary of the significant points, although details are awaited as to how some of these schemes may be accessed. The following measures were announced in the Budget and have not (to […]
Life in the Fast Lane
I approached the WBG away-day to Lydd Go Karting with a degree of trepidation. It was Friday afternoon. The end of the working week. The petrol-heads among us would be looking to let off steam. Would anyone get hurt? Even worse, would anybody break their shift-knob or – much more worrying – would anyone’s crank […]