At the end of 2021, the government has extended the number of days for which workers can self-certify sickness for statutory sick pay (SSP), from 7 to 28 days.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the recovery of rent and service charges for commercial premises. There is estimated to be around £7 billion of resulting commercial rent debt in the UK.  

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When starting a new business venture choosing a name for your business or brand is essential. Businesses need to make the right impression as it will be one of the first things a customer or client will see when dealing with your business.

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Landlords will be glad to hear that the extended notice periods no longer apply. Notice periods will revert to those that applied before the pandemic.

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The High Court has granted a summary judgment in favour of a landlord for a tenant’s non-payment of rent and service charges due under a lease irrespective of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Government’s restrictions on the remedies available to landlords.

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Landlords and managing agents should be aware of the recent Court of Appeal decision in No.1 West India Quay (Residential) Limited v East Tower Apartments Limited which clarified the rules on 2 key management issues...

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Many companies have taken advantage of the UK Government’s Furlough Scheme during the COVID pandemic to help ease financial pressures, after being forced to close or seeing their operations severely reduced.

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Since March 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on businesses.  In an effort to protect business tenants, the Government passed legislation in the form of the Coronavirus Act 2020 which contains protective measure preventing landlords’ ability to recover outstanding rents.

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