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STOP PRESS: Support for hospitality and leisure industries

The Government has announced a £1bn fund to support hospitality and leisure businesses. This fund comprises:

  • £683 million for grants for hospitality and leisure businesses in England comprising one-off grants…


Covid pass now mandatory in certain venues

From Wednesday 15 December an NHS Covid Pass became mandatory for entry into nightclubs, and venues where large crowds gather, including unseated indoor venues with more than 500 people.

Attendees…


Driving licence changes now in force – no B+E requirement

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 came into force on Thursday 16 December 2021, after the Regulations were rushed through before Parliament goes into recess.

These…


Further measures and support In Scotland

The First Minister has announced that, from midnight on Friday 17 December, new measures will be introduced to stem the flow of transmission, keep businesses and services open, and protect…


Change in regulations in Wales

The Welsh guidance on the COVID Pass has been amended to advise that a lateral flow test should be taken within 24 hours, rather than 48 hours. The Welsh Government…


New guidance on wearing face coverings – changes from 10 December

From Friday 10 December 2021, the public, and staff in public-facing areas in England, are required to wear face coverings in these additional settings:

  • community centres, members clubs and social…


CJRS guidance on underpayments updated

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There has been an update to the CJRS guidance on what employers should do if they have underpaid employees through the scheme. Essentially there are two options – either…


Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Expo in Harrogate cancelled

The Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Expo in Harrogate will not take place next year.  This, the organisers say, is “to enable the industry to focus on pressing priorities during…


Making tax digital requirement extended

Since April 2019, VAT-registered businesses with a turnover above the VAT threshold must keep VAT records digitally and send returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software.

From April 2022,…


No extension to vaccine passports in Scotland

Vaccine passports will not be extended to further Scottish hospitality venues, the First Minister has announced in a statement to MSPs.

Nicola Sturgeon said an extension of the scheme to…