The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is urging the Government to instruct local authorities to introduce a relief on council tax in rental properties that are empty because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
CLA relaxes copyright rules to support education providers

UK education providers have been given more flexibility to duplicate copyrighted works after the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) voted to relax its licensing arrangements. Read more
More than 40 approved lenders join Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
More than 40 banks, building societies and alternative lenders have been approved to provide finance under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), it has been revealed. Read more
The Good Work Plan rules are now in force – is your business up-to-date?
The Government’s Good Work Plan is now in force, with several legislative changes taking effect to strengthen the rights of workers in ‘insecure’ employment. Read more
Could the Government introduce a Stamp Duty holiday?
Following a series of decisions made to help alleviate the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now the potential for a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday in a bid to boost the property market. Read more
COVID-19 – HMRC relax inheritance tax process
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC has announced changed to the inheritance tax (IHT) process to ensure minimal disruption because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more