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With the UK going into a second lockdown, here is a brief note on the changes to the support being provided by the UK Government in the field of employment. PLEASE NOTE: precise terms of the extension to the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention...

The UK Government has announced that its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will remain open until 31 March 2021. Alongside our previous notes on the UK Government schemes, here are some summary guidance points (further details can be found via the...

The Job Support Scheme (JSS) is the UK Government’s support for when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) closes. Due to the recent extension of the CJRS, the previously issued HMRC guidance on the JSS has been withdrawn, but you can read it...

For many people making a will is daunting task. It may not be something you want to consider when you are feeling fit and healthy. Many people may delay preparing a will until later on in life. But what happens if you lose capacity and can no longer make...

Divorce is not an easy step or one that can be taken lightly. However once a marital separation has been established, this will dramatically shift the dynamics of the child’s relationship with their parents. When told this news many children will feel...

The government has confirmed that from July 24 (Friday), masks will have to be worn. This is a mandatory rule that will be enforced across England. The government said employers should recommend the wearing of a face masks within the workplace, However...

Our experienced housing team is here and ready to help you during this difficult period. Instead of doing a general post, I thought it would be best to focus on an issue that people are facing as a result of the pandemic. We know that due to the Coronavirus...

The police should only arrest you if they have a good reason to think you have committed a crime and that arresting you is a necessary action. In the unfortunate incident that the police is holding you; they should tell you what you are being arrested for...

Police across the UK continue to have the right to arrest or punish people who violate the coronavirus lock down rule.  These rule have been in effect in the UK since March 26, they have been updated at 12:01 am on Wednesday 13 th  May 2020....

We at Wainwright and Cummins want to ensure the safety of our clients and staff during this uncertain time. However we have had a large amount of our clients across all the different areas of the firm ask if there case will take place if the courts are...