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Applicants for, and holders of, operator’s licences can be very frustrated by the time taken to grant a new licence or vary an existing one. So, is the situation getting...
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From 1 September the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or “furlough scheme” is changing. The scheme will now only pay up to 70% of wages for any time spent on...
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There is a piece of rock on the hill behind my house where I go to contemplate the world or try to work out how I might deal with a...
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Ashtons Legal has appointed Andrew Skuse to join as a partner in the firm taking the total number of partners to 36. They are joined by a further 340 staff...
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Tim Ridyard looks in more detail at one of the changes in the amended EU Drivers’ Hours Rules (Regulation EU 2020/10454) introduced on 20 August 2020 – additional rules now...
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In the recent case of Varnish v British Cycling, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a professional sportsperson who is paid by lottery grants and sponsorship is not...
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A number of changes affecting Drivers’ Hours Rules and tachographs have come into force through Regulation (EU) 2020/0154. Here are some highlights. No regular weekly rests in cabs Regular weekly...
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The changes, which come into effect on 1 September 2020, represent a fundamental overhaul of the current Use Classes Order in a ‘let the market decide’ shake-up of the planning...
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The Government has issued further guidance here regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Bonus also known as the “Furlough Bonus” which is to be made available to employers who...
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The law affecting individuals are changing on a weekly basis. There have been two changes over the last week. Quarantining You may recall we explained the new law relating to...
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Question: What is the ‘cooling off’ period in France? Answer I am about to make an offer to buy a property in France. I understand I will get a cooling...
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Buying a new home is exciting, but you may be anxious about how long the process could take from start to finish. Understanding how long you can expect to wait...
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