The Government’s ‘Road to Zero’ strategy aims to ensure that all new cars and vans are zero emission by 2040. In fact proposals to bring forward the end to the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035 (or earlier, if a faster transition appears feasible) are currently under [...]
Last Updated: 29th May The impact of the Coronavirus outbreak has been felt acutely in the hospitality and leisure sectors with outlets being the first to be closed and looking likely to be the last to reopen. Many businesses will have had no income since 20 March. The impact is being felt both in terms [...]
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors are universally concerned about how they can keep afloat during the current Covid-19 pandemic. The Government announced a raft of business support measures to help businesses survive an environment where trading has been curtailed and cost of operations may outstrip income. These include Business Interruption Loans, a Coronavirus [...]
It is important to be prepared for the future even in these bleak times. Although pubs and bars nationwide are currently closed under the new social distancing rules, it’s important to safeguard your premises licence and your pavement licence for future trade. Take action to prevent your premises licence from lapsing In the event of [...]
Does the new Government Guidance mean that you need to close your business? On 23 March the government stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus by extending the requirement for many businesses including non-essential retail stores (excluding food markets) and hotels to close. Takeaway and food delivery services to remain open There is [...]
The hospitality and leisure sectors are among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic so far with most now subject to enforced closure. The message in the media has been that business interruption insurance will not provide cover for losses in relation to COVID-19. We do not consider that it is this simple and strongly [...]
A reminder that Landlords are liable for fire safety at the premises when a tenant departs