The guidance on the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) (Closed) scheme has been updated in relation to businesses in Tier 4. The new guidance states that all Tier 4 businesses required to close will be eligible for grants of up to £1,500 for each 14-day period of closure. The grants will be administered by local...
Following the introduction of a new Tier 4 in England on Saturday, much tighter restrictions are now in place in parts of England – potentially ‘for some time’ according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock (although a review is due on 30 December). Rules are similar to those in the first lockdown. Tier 4 restrictions will apply...
Government’s guidance has been updated with a new section on Tier 4 restrictions in England. One of the core parts of this is that people “cannot leave your home or the place where you are living for holidays or stays overnight away from your main home unless you have a reasonable excuse for doing so....
Government’s guidance has been updated with a new section on Tier 4 restrictions in England. One of the core parts of this is that people “cannot leave your home or the place where you are living for holidays or stays overnight away from your main home unless you have a reasonable excuse for doing so....
Another deadline: There are “just a few hours left” for the UK and EU to agree a post-Brexit trade deal, says Michel Barnier. Speaking in the European Parliament, the EU’s chief negotiator said it was “the moment of truth” for the two sides to come to an agreement. While he said there was still a...
Government had published a ministerial statement that encouraged local planning authorities to exercise their discretion in relation to planning conditions for caravan, campsites and holiday parks so that they could extend their season. The government has just updated that statement, which incorporates a Q&A, to include the following question: “Can caravan occupants use their caravans...
On 16 December, the First Minister announced that higher-level restrictions will come into force to control coronavirus rates across Wales. The new restrictions will apply to all of Wales and are: All non-essential retail, including close contact services and all leisure and fitness centres will close at the end of trading on Christmas Eve. All...
Three Scottish council areas – Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian – are to have tougher coronavirus restrictions imposed from Friday 18 December. It means people will no longer be allowed to travel outside of their own council area unless it is essential. Pubs, cafes and restaurants will have to stop serving alcohol and must shut at...
Three Scottish council areas – Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian – are to have tougher coronavirus restrictions imposed from Friday 18 December. It means people will no longer be allowed to travel outside of their own council area unless it is essential. Pubs, cafes and restaurants will have to stop serving alcohol and must shut at...
More areas – including London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire – are moving into Tier 3 from 00.01 on 16 December. This means that in those places under very high alert: accommodation such as holiday parks, campsites, hotels, B&Bs and guest houses must close. There are several exemptions, such as for those who use these...