Employment law and Covid: Over half of UK workers want to change career path following the pandemic. As the world of work opens up again and lockdown restrictions lift, many people are considering a change of occupation. The break in normality caused by Covid-19 gave many workers the chance to consider their direction in
New law aims to close loophole on company dissolution The government is set to introduce new rules preventing company directors from avoiding personal liability for their unlawful conduct. A loophole currently exists that allows company directors to prevent an investigation into their actions by informally striking off their own company. The so-called dissolution loophole
Surviving the UK’s deepest recorded recession The current recession, triggered by the Covid-19 lockdown, is the worst of any experienced by the G7 nations as well as being the biggest UK recession since records began in 1955. Despite growth returning, the effect of such a deep fall in GDP will have an ongoing effect
My business is struggling financially because of Covid-19: what are my options? As the economy struggles to recover from the Covid-19 crisis, many businesses are finding themselves in difficulty. It is important to know what help is available and what the options are if you may be facing insolvency. Government support The government are
The treatment of director’s loan accounts in administration or liquidation: Can DLAs be reclassified as remuneration? A recent case has highlighted the dangers of the treatment of a Director’s Loan Account (“DLA”), and the risks to directors of trying to re-categorise their DLAs as salary payments. This can mean that the information previously provided
UK Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill: General meetings and corporate restructuring A new bill, placed before Parliament on 20 May 2020, has been designed to offer protection to businesses and support the UK economy. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill will allow companies in difficulty to benefit from a range of steps to try
