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New rules in Wales from 9 November when firebreak ends

When the firebreak period ends in Wales on 9 November, there will be a new set of national measures, which will replace the previous restrictions.

Businesses that were required to clos…


New national COVID measures for Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford has set out the new post-firebreak measures in Wales. A new and simpler set of national rules will apply once the Wales-wide firebreak lockdown comes to an…


Job Retention Scheme extended – JSS on hold

Following the announcement that England is to enter a second national lockdown with effect from Thursday 5 November, the Prime Minister confirmed that the Job Retention Scheme – widely known as th…


Scotland publishes proposals for tourism recovery

The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce has published its recommendations for supporting the sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The taskforce was charged with looking at what priority rescue measures both …


Wales closes hospitality, leisure and non-essential retail businesses in short, sharp national lockdown

Resume of what is permitted in tiers across the UK

The First Minister for Wales has announced today that, as of this Friday 23 October from 6pm, everyone must stay at home and non-…


Councils’ lockdown powers extended until 17 July 2021

In an amendment to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, the Government has extended coronavirus lockdown laws to give local councils in England the power…


Supreme Court upholds business interruption judgement

It is good news for small businesses, as a UK Supreme Court ruling forces insurers to pay out on disputed coronavirus business interruption (BI) claims, estimated to be worth at least £1…


MPs debate domestic tourism in Westminster Hall; Minister responds

  • Government will “listen to the sector's priorities for recovery, and incorporate them into its thinking”
  • Discussions taking place on extending the VAT reduction scheme; government intends to "future proof t…