With the bright lights of city living suddenly dimmed, the fresh air and open spaces of the countryside have never felt more attractive. Private Client Partner, Henry Cecil and Associate, Henry Vane discuss crucial considerations for moving to the country.
In an effort to mitigate the economic impact of the Covid- 19 pandemic while still seeking to limit the spread of the virus, the Government has announced that most non- essential shops, department stores and shopping centres will be allowed to reopen in June 2020.
Now, more than ever, companies need to consider and put in place a business continuity strategy. Leaving a business rudderless or having to deal with complex continuity issues will, at best, take up management time and cause distress at a time when emotions may be running high and at worst, could result in the failure of the business.
The Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill ("the Bill") was laid before Parliament on 20 May 2020. It follows on from the Government's Press Release of 23 April 2020 and it is due to be discussed next in the House of Commons on 3 June 2020.
The UK has moved to a new lockdown phase following Boris Johnson's statement on 10 May and subsequent government guidance. We summarise the key points for rural estates.
It’s hard to keep up: barely a day goes by without another change to government guidance or policy being made. This article summarises the recent key changes which employers should be aware of.
The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) has been enacted into UK law with effect from 10 January 2020, with the exception of proposed changes to the Trust Registration Service (TRS).
Good news for those looking to progress with planning, listed building and environmental impact applications in the lockdown period, as the government announces temporary regulations to enable publicity requirements to be achieved online with an emphasis on flexibility.
Previously, moving house was only permitted where "reasonably necessary" and parties were strongly encouraged to delay completion where the property had not been vacant. This position has been relaxed and transactions can broadly go ahead as normal, unless parties are self-isolating or symptomatic.
The increase in the use of loans issued by the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) by local authorities in recent years has been well documented, with Councils borrowing billions of pounds at low rates of interest to fund investment in commercial real estate across the UK.
