It would be a hard push to find anyone in the UK not affected, either directly or indirectly, by Covid 19.

There have been far reaching changes in our personal interactions (social distancing, cleaning of shared spaces, wearing of masks, etc.) and also in our interactions with businesses, for example the increase in online payments.

To navigate these changes, there have been instances of individual and community action. Whether it’s Capt. Sir Tom Moore or the local grocer setting up a vulnerable person’s delivery group, there have been many instances of help with the impact of Covid 19.

Many people are keen to help, but this may lead to unintended consequences as can be seen in the Bakery Manager case.

This came about through the rise in a cashless society and an increase in the contactless payment world. This has only been increased by the reluctance to handle cash in the current health climate. More...

Following Rishi Sunak’s announcement on 24^th September 2020, we had all been preparing for the introduction of the Job Support Scheme (JSS). However, on Saturday 31^st October 2020, the Prime Minister announced:

“From Thursday until the start of December, you must stay at home.

“You may only leave home for specific reasons [...] This is why we are also going to extend the furlough system through November. The furlough scheme was a success in the spring. It supported people and businesses in a critical time. We will not end it. We will extend it until December.”

England will go into ‘lockdown’ from Thursday 5^th November 2020. The restrictions will be in force for a month. To find out more about the restrictions in England, please click here.

If you are based in Wales, the “firebreak lockdown” restrictions have been in place since 6pm on Friday 23^rd October 2020. The First Minister of Wales has reassured those living in Wales that the firebreak will end on Monday 9^th November 2020 at 12:01am. To find out more about the restrictions in Wales, please click here. More...

In these strange times, there will be some of us who are looking forward to Christmas. A time when families (can hopefully) get together and celebrate the season of goodwill.

Sadly, for some, it can be the total opposite. This can be the case for separated families where one parent does not have the opportunity to spend quality time with their children at this special part of the year.

In this post, our family law experts provide their advice on Christmas after divorce or separation, and will be happy to work with you to overcome any related problems you might encounter this Christmas trying to gain access to your children. More...