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Covid-19-Landlords-FAQs

We realise that these are exceptionally stressful times for anyone renting a property and it can really help to have all the relevant information in one place when you are trying to navigate swiftly changing legislation. To help with this, we have put together some information on the questions that are most often being asked by callers to our legal advice line at the moment. (Published on 29/05/2020)
Motorists warned of risks as UK returns to roads from coronavirus lockdown

The rapid return of cars to UK roads that are already busy with cyclists and pedestrians could create a number of safety and legal issues for motorists and other road users. (Published on 28/05/2020)
Return-to-work-FAQs

COVID-19: return to work – health & safety and related employment issues. (Published on 21/05/2020)
New help for landlords and tenants navigating Covid-19

One problem that the coronavirus pandemic has created for the private rental sector is the uncertainty surrounding eviction from rented accommodation. The Coronavirus Act included some clear measures designed to prevent evictions during the lockdown, to help stop the virus from spreading. But this has left many landlords and tenants in limbo. (Published on 13/05/2020)
Help with VAT and business rates payments

Along with the other measures that the government has introduced to help businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, HMRC has allowed UK VAT registered businesses to defer payment of VAT that would have been due between March 20th and June 30th, this year. (Published on 04/05/2020)
Suspension of eviction under commercial leases

We’ve written about the headline support that the government has put in place to help businesses that are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but there are a few other measures that are worth highlighting, such as the suspension of eviction under commercial leases. (Published on 01/05/2020)
Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings

Todays’ Financial Times reports on Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings. The backlog of disputes reached 27,280 last quarter according to a Freedom of Information request. HMRC charges daily interest of 2.6% on money it argues is due and this will continue to apply during the pause in hearings. (Published on 28/04/2020)
Important Business Law Second Update - April

The ARAG Business Legal Services website is an online legal document service designed to help you comply easily with a range of regulations and protect your interests when doing business. (Published on 27/04/2020)
Government guidance for landlords and tenants

For many people, the major and sudden changes to the rules around renting property have been among the most significant to result from the coronavirus pandemic and have prompted numerous questions. (Published on 24/04/2020)
Free legal support for MGAA members

We understand that the COVID-19 outbreak has created significant challenges for all businesses. ARAG’s first responsibility has obviously been to our policyholders and our legal advice helpline has been extremely busy. However, we’re aware that businesses in our own market are having to deal with some tricky legal issues too. (Published on 24/04/2020)
COVID-19 Employee FAQs

As the Coronavirus continues and our advisory team continue to answer your queries and worries we thought that we would address Furlough as this is an area that we have been asked about the most in the last few days. The team have kindly shared some of the questions that may be worrying you too, and have added them to their list of frequently asked questions. (Published on 24/04/2020)
Remote working resources on ARAG Legal Services website

Business policyholders whose staff may be working remotely, many of them for the first time, can use two tools to help ensure that homeworking is legally compliant. You will need to log in to the ARAG Legal Services website to access the documents. If you haven’t registered to use the site before, you can do so using the voucher code in your policy documentation. (Published on 22/04/2020)
Important Business Law Update - April

The ARAG Business Legal Services website is an online legal document service designed to help you comply easily with a range of regulations and protect your interests when doing business. (Published on 16/04/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: Furloughed Workers and Annual Leave

The Government’s guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) (updated on 4 April 2020) has failed to address whether employees can take annual leave on furlough and, if so, what the rate of pay for any such annual leave should be. This article discusses some of the key issues associated with those questions. (Published on 14/04/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: FAQs Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

On Saturday 4 April 2020 the Government updated its guidance (for both employersand employees) on claiming through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). (Published on 07/04/2020)
Update: Legal expenses insurance claims and Covid-19

Further to our previous updates on ARAG’s advice helpline and emergency assistance services, we want to keep you informed about the continued operation of our legal claims operations which have been largely unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic. (Published on 06/04/2020)
COVID-19 Employer FAQs

We realise that these are exceptionally stressful times for anyone running a business and it can really help to have all the relevant information in one place when you are trying to navigate swiftly changing legislation. To help with this, we have put together some information on the questions that are most often being asked by callers to our legal advice line at the moment. (Published on 03/04/2020)
Maintaining our mental health

Most people already understand that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic reaches far beyond just the physical health of those who may have been infected with the virus. (Published on 01/04/2020)
Innovation: iQ Insider Quarterly article

If proof was ever needed that necessity is indeed the mother of invention, then the current global pandemic offers us plenty. At the sharp end, researchers are already on their way to developing a vaccine for Covid-19, and those responsible for testing, trialing and manufacturing it will have to be equally inventive to get it mass-produced on an unprecedented scale and in record time.(Published on 01/04/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: Employee Q&A - Covid-19

We wanted to keep you informed about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Short-Time/Reduced Hours Working. (Published on 30/03/2020)
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

On 26 March 2020 the Government published updated guidance on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will operate. (Published on 27/03/2020)
Assistance Services and COVID-19 update

Further to our most recent update, we wanted to keep you informed about the operation of our emergency assistance services during this exceptional time. (Published on 26/03/2020)
CORONAVIRUS MESSAGE

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking precautionary measures to protect our staff, whilst in the meantime, continuing to serve our policyholders. (Updated on 25/03/2020)
Information for landlords about the legal implications of the Covid-19 outbreak

Landlords, including those who have legal expenses insurance cover with ARAG, are probably aware that the government is putting emergency measures in place to protect both tenants and their landlords from the financial consequences that the coronavirus outbreak may have on them. (Published on 24/03/2020)
Important News from ARAG

I want to update you on ARAGs response to the global pandemic that is causing huge upheaval to the lives of our policyholders, as it is for people throughout the world. (Published on 23/03/2020)
Ashfords Solicitors: Employment FAQ’s

On Friday 20 March 2020, the government announced an unprecedented range of support measures for businesses and employers. This is a summary of those measures and seeks to address some of the frequently asked questions from an employment law perspective. (Published on 23/03/2020)
What financial assistance is available for companies?

The Chancellor announced a package of measures to provide support for public services, individuals and businesses to ensure the impact of COVID-19 is minimised. (Published on 20/03/2020)
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COVID-19 FAQs

Covid-19-Landlords-FAQs

Motorists warned of risks as UK returns to roads from coronavirus lockdown

Return-to-work-FAQs

New help for landlords and tenants navigating Covid-19

Help with VAT and business rates payments

Suspension of eviction under commercial leases

Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings

Important Business Law Second Update - April

Government guidance for landlords and tenants

Free legal support for MGAA members

COVID-19 Employee FAQs

Remote working resources on ARAG Legal Services website

Important Business Law Update - April

Ashfords Solicitors: Furloughed Workers and Annual Leave

Ashfords Solicitors: FAQs Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

Update: Legal expenses insurance claims and Covid-19

COVID-19 Employer FAQs

Maintaining our mental health

Innovation: iQ Insider Quarterly article

Ashfords Solicitors: Employee Q&A - Covid-19

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Assistance Services and COVID-19 update

CORONAVIRUS MESSAGE

Information for landlords about the legal implications of the Covid-19 outbreak

Important News from ARAG

Ashfords Solicitors: Employment FAQ’s

What financial assistance is available for companies?

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