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The new Job Support Scheme was one of the major announcements on the Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan to help SMEs survive the winter. Find out more about the scheme here.

After updates in the Coronavirus Act, new changes suggest that landlords will now have to give tenants at least 6 months’ notice when seeking to regain possession of a rented property.

The lift of the ban on evictions was due to take place on 23 August, however, there has been a ‘U-turn’ with the ban set to remain in full force for a further 4 weeks. Find out more here.

In anticipation of the ban on evictions being lifted on 23 August, Victoria Scott guides landlords through the process of reactivating existing possession proceedings.

The Government updated guidance on the creation of Wills as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic, by introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology to witness a Will. How will this affect the way Wills are made? 

Following changes in Government guidance, more employers are asking staff to come back to the workplace. But what are your obligations as an employer if staff are reluctant or unwilling to return?