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Important changes regarding supplementary work for sponsored NHS workers came into effect on 4 October 2022. Sponsored NHS workers are those who hold a visa to work in an NHS role. Many sponsored NHS workers, such as visa holding doctors and nurses, work in their main job and then undertake additional work, for the NHS […]

In February 2022, the Public Accounts Committee (“PAC”) published an update on the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAC found that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) alone is anticipated to result in a loss of around £5.3bn due to fraud and error. This equates to 8.7% of all monies issued under the CJRS. PAC […]

The recent Scottish case of Burke v Turning Point Scotland has set out an interesting new consideration for employers concerning the treatment of long-COVID as a disability. The case found that long-COVID (at least in this instance) met all the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 to be defined as a disability. This is a […]

Regulations mandating COVID-19 vaccines for those entering care homes became law on 22 July 2021. The Regulations require CQC registered care homes in England providing accommodation together with nursing or personal care, to ensure that no one over the age of 18 enters the premises without evidence that they have received a complete course of […]

One of the biggest issues in the property sector over the last year has been rent. As the moratoria and restrictions on rent collection are due to end on 30th June Freeths MK Real Estate team invite you to join us for a virtual drink to discuss: The legal side – latest Court decisions on […]

MK is the fastest growing city in the UK and offers good potential for property investment. It is also tipped to lead the UK’s post-COVID economic recovery. Freeths MK Real Estate team invite you to join us for a virtual drink to: Discuss where you and your business are placed for 2021 The issues for […]