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The Coronavirus Act 2020 (“CA 2020”) received Royal Assent on 25 March 2020, and contains provisions which impact on the ability of Landlords to recover possession of rented residential and...
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HMRC have published guidance for non-UK residents in relation to what circumstances will be considered ‘exceptional’ under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) during the COVID-19 outbreak. As we approach the...
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The Law Society has published an article containing guidance on comments made by a government spokesperson on 25 March that “buyers and renters should, as far as possible, delay moving...
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Fundraising is something that all charities must be alert to and it is useful for charities to have diverse income streams. This is not always possible for all types of...
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The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by almost every person and every business. The sheer speed with which this virus has taken the world in its grasp has left...
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As a result of the Prime Minister’s statement on Monday, 23 March we took the decision to close our Hull and York offices but please rest assured that we are...
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On 18 March 2020, as part of the raft of measures being introduced in response to the Coronavirus, the Government announced that it would be introducing emergency legislation that would...
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It goes without saying that we are currently living in extraordinary times. Many thought that 2020 would be the year of scrutinising contracts as a result of Brexit, but now...
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The Charity Commission has responded to criticism of guidance which it has recently issued to charities in respect of reporting serious incidents if they are adversely impacted by Coronavirus. Charity...
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The Presidents of the Employment Tribunals in England, Wales and Scotland have confirmed that from Monday (23 March 2020) no physical employment tribunal hearings will take place. Hearings where parties...
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The Charity Commission has updated its safeguarding resources and has implemented a new safeguarding portal. The launch of the portal is useful in view of the unprecedented situation charities are...
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Schools, colleges and nurseries across the UK have now closed until further notice as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. It is a concern for both employers and employees how...
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It has been announced by Parliament that the planned IR35 tax reforms will be pushed back by a year to April 2021. The announcement has been welcomed by many contractors...
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In uncertain times and facing an unprecedented situation charity trustees are responsible for ensuring that making sometimes difficult decisions about their charity’s services and how it is run. Trustees are...
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As Coronavirus (COVID-19) is declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, the government announced, as part of its Spring 2020 Budget, specific coronavirus related measures in order to try...
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Although not technically a penthouse, a recent case concerning the conversion of a piggery into a dwelling house merits attention, as it raises the familiar question of whether planning permission...
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In a population that is living longer, one of the major considerations has to be ‘who will look after me when I’m older or unable to live independently?’ and whilst...
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An interesting case for those with an eye to the relationship between climate change and planning is currently progressing through the High Court. Climate change has been rumbling around the...
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The eagle-eyed amongst us may have spotted HMRC’s news story in late February reminding tax payers that are individual UK residents that they will have to operate under new rules...
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Pro-active and personal, Rollits’ established team of employment law specialists can help you navigate the often complex world of employment legislation
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The Royal Instruction of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched The Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales (the Lease Code 2020). The Lease Code 2020 replaces the Lease...
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“Camping pods” are an increasingly popular addition to the mixture of tents, caravans and mobile homes that may make up holiday campsites. However, a recent Planning Inspectorate decision (APP/B9506/C/18/3210831 and...
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Contentious probate matters and administrative complexity doesn’t just come up between wealthy families and waring beneficiaries, but can arise in the most common and simple situation, one being cohabiting couples...
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For many new parents the decision as to whether to vaccinate their child against common childhood illnesses are something they consider carefully together. In England and Wales childhood vaccinations are...
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Leading law firm Rollits got the year off to a flying start with their ‘2020 Vision’ campaign which will see the recruitment of some new team members, heavy investment into...
Rollits has appointed solicitor Leanne Hatch to its commercial property team. Leanne joins from Sandersons Solicitors in Hull, where she completed her Period of Recognised Training.. She said: “I’m very...
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None of us want to become embroiled in a dispute, whether it be in our private lives or through our businesses. It is an unwelcome distraction that can be extremely...
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The Government has published two sets of Regulations that will bring into force the right to paid bereavement leave for parents on the death of a child under 18. The...
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As we enter 2020, the Government has signified its ongoing commitment to tackle sexual harassment at work and has announced it will undertake a further survey to provide the opportunity...
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Following the recent employment tribunal’s decision in Norwich, it was ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief and is therefore protected by the Equality Act. With the rise in...
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