Posted on September 30, 2020
The Government has extended the temporary ban (known as moratorium) on commercial property evictions until the end of 2020.
Read more...Posted on September 28, 2020
Huge congratulations to our Paralegal, Monika Krtenova who has successfully passed her recent CILEx exams.
Read more...Posted on September 24, 2020
As we prepare for the winter months ahead, the government has published its new winter plan for adult social care. The plan outlines the national expectations and requirements of local authorities, NHS organisations and care providers (both paid and unpaid) in order to manage the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the anticipated additional pressures of seasonal illnesses on the adult social care sector.
Read more...Posted on September 24, 2020
The government has published updated guidance outlining the national expectations of the local authority and clinical commissioning groups in relation to the use of direct payments and personal health budget(s).
Read more...Posted on September 24, 2020
On the 1st May 2020 certain aspects of the law on education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments and Plans changed temporarily to give local authorities, health commissioning bodies, and others whose roles contribute to these processes more flexibility in responding to the demands placed on them by coronavirus. These temporary changes relaxed the timescales and deadlines by which local authorities and others needed to adhere to in relation to EHC Plans.
Read more...Posted on September 24, 2020
With the furlough scheme coming to an end on the 31st October, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a new Jobs Support Scheme which will pay part of worker’s wages who have lost hours.
Read more...Posted on September 15, 2020
The exceptional circumstances created by the Covid-19 pandemic has seen significant changes in the way Wills are signed and witnessed, be it through car windscreens or in gardens. Last week the Lord Chancellor temporarily amended the Wills Act 1837 to allow the witnessing of Wills to take place via ‘video-conferencing or other visual transmission’.
Read more...Posted on September 10, 2020
The Government’s Kickstart Scheme is now open for employer applications. The scheme offers 6 month work placements to 16-24 year olds who are claiming Universal Credit and are at risk of long term unemployment. It is hoped the scheme will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs for young people.
Read more...Posted on September 8, 2020
Last night’s BBC Panorama took a first hand insight into the dramatic implications the coronavirus has had on so many families supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Read more...Posted on September 2, 2020
For many young people, the dream of owning a home of their own in their local community, whether they grew up there or settled there can feel like a pipedream. With local properties being too expensive, often young people are forced to move out of their community to areas which are more affordable. Key workers for example can sometimes have no other option than to commute long distances to the communities they serve rather than being able to afford to live and settle in that community.
Read more...Posted on September 2, 2020
Moore & Tibbits have been proudly supporting local schools, colleges and universities for many years, welcoming work experience students into our offices and enabling them to gain first-hand experience at a career in law.
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