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Connie graduated from the University of Exeter in 2018 with a BA degree in History and Politics, where she spent time as the Online Editor for an arts and lifestyle magazine. As part of the Marketing team at LexisNexis UK, Connie works predominantly within the Digital Marketing division. She provides support through administrative tasks, including research and reporting, and has assisted with the coordination of campaigns. 

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23 Mar 2021
How can local authorities comply with regulation 4(b) of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions?

Produced in partnership with Sarah Fitzpatrick of Norton Rose FulbrightThe Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (NPRR 2012), SI 2012/2031, reg...

3 min read
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19 Feb 2021
Heathrow publishes plans to build back better after coronavirus (COVID-19)

LNB News 19/02/2021 6Heathrow has published how it plans to build back better following coronavirus (COVID-19), by launching two projects that will cut carbon...

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5 Feb 2021
What are the key differences in regulations and guidance between England’s national lockdowns?

The first lockdown was the period of national lockdown regulations from 26 March 2020 to 4 July 2020.The second lockdown was the period of national lockdown regulations...

2 min read
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5 Feb 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—What are the key differences in regulations and guidance between England’s national lockdowns?

The first lockdown was the period of national lockdown regulations from 26 March 2020 to 4 July 2020.The second lockdown was the period of national lockdown regulations...

2 min read
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8 Jan 2021
What is the correct form of notice to use in order to terminate a contractual residential tenancy (not an assured or assured shorthold tenancy). Does the coronavirus (COVID-19) legislation (delaying possession claims) apply to contractual tenancies?

A contractual residential tenancy of a property in England which falls outside of the Housing Act 1988 (ie an assured or assured shorthold tenancy) or the Rent...

2 min read
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6 Jan 2021
Is there any saving provision under the current SDLT holiday rules for a transaction which has exchanged before 31 March 2021 but which completes after that date, due to unforeseen delays ie coronavirus (COVID-19) related?

The temporary increase in the nil rate band for SDLT applies to transactions with an effective date that falls within the period from 8 July 2020 ending 31 March 2021....

1 min read
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23 Dec 2020
Is it correct that the Coronavirus Act 2020 does not affect the notice period required for a common law tenancy eviction and therefore the minimum period required is still four weeks?

For the purpose of this Q&A we have assumed that the property is in England.The Coronavirus Act 2020 altered the periods of notice required...

1 min read
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16 Dec 2020
Would it be potentially fair for an employer to dismiss a care home employee if the reason for the dismissal was because the employee refused to be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench WalkThe issue of vaccinating staff, who work with vulnerable people,...

3 min read
11 Dec 2020
Can a landlord of a periodic assured shorthold tenancy (AST) rely on the discretionary ground 14 (nuisance) in a notice pursuant to section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to obtain possession, where the AST does not contain any grounds for possession?

This Q&A assumes that the property is in England and the landlord is a private landlord, not a social housing provider.In normal times, the simplest way to...

3 min read
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25 Nov 2020
Which coronavirus (COVID-19) offences are local authorities in England authorised to prosecute?

Produced in partnership with Philip RuleThis question is answered in relation to the law applying in England, given the separate regimes for Wales, Scotland and...

4 min read
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How can local authorities comply with regulation 4(b) of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions?
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How can local authorities comply with regulation 4(b) of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions?

Produced in partnership with Sarah Fitzpatrick of Norton Rose FulbrightThe Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (NPRR...

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Heathrow publishes plans to build back better after coronavirus (COVID-19)
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LNB News 19/02/2021 6Heathrow has published how it plans to build back better following coronavirus (COVID-19), by launching two projects...

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19th Feb 2021 | 2 min read
What are the key differences in regulations and guidance between England’s national lockdowns?
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What are the key differences in regulations and guidance between England’s national lockdowns?

The first lockdown was the period of national lockdown regulations from 26 March 2020 to 4 July 2020.The second lockdown was the period of national...

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5th Feb 2021 | 2 min read
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—What are the key differences in regulations and guidance between England’s national lockdowns?
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—What are the key differences in regulations and guidance between England’s national lockdowns?

The first lockdown was the period of national lockdown regulations from 26 March 2020 to 4 July 2020.The second lockdown was the period of national...

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5th Feb 2021 | 2 min read
What is the correct form of notice to use in order to terminate a contractual residential tenancy (not an assured or assured shorthold tenancy). Does the coronavirus (COVID-19) legislation (delaying possession claims) apply to contractual tenancies?
Covid-19
What is the correct form of notice to use in order to terminate a contractual residential tenancy (not an assured or assured shorthold tenancy). Does the coronavirus (COVID-19) legislation (delaying possession claims) apply to contractual tenancies?

A contractual residential tenancy of a property in England which falls outside of the Housing Act 1988 (ie an assured or assured shorthold...

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8th Jan 2021 | 2 min read
Is there any saving provision under the current SDLT holiday rules for a transaction which has exchanged before 31 March 2021 but which completes after that date, due to unforeseen delays ie coronavirus (COVID-19) related?
Covid-19
Is there any saving provision under the current SDLT holiday rules for a transaction which has exchanged before 31 March 2021 but which completes after that date, due to unforeseen delays ie coronavirus (COVID-19) related?

The temporary increase in the nil rate band for SDLT applies to transactions with an effective date that falls within the period from 8 July 2020...

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6th Jan 2021 | 1 min read
Is it correct that the Coronavirus Act 2020 does not affect the notice period required for a common law tenancy eviction and therefore the minimum period required is still four weeks?
Covid-19
Is it correct that the Coronavirus Act 2020 does not affect the notice period required for a common law tenancy eviction and therefore the minimum period required is still four weeks?

For the purpose of this Q&A we have assumed that the property is in England.The Coronavirus Act 2020 altered the periods...

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23rd Dec 2020 | 1 min read
Would it be potentially fair for an employer to dismiss a care home employee if the reason for the dismissal was because the employee refused to be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Covid-19
Would it be potentially fair for an employer to dismiss a care home employee if the reason for the dismissal was because the employee refused to be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench WalkThe issue of vaccinating staff, who work with vulnerable people,...

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16th Dec 2020 | 3 min read
Can a landlord of a periodic assured shorthold tenancy (AST) rely on the discretionary ground 14 (nuisance) in a notice pursuant to section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to obtain possession, where the AST does not contain any grounds for possession?
Covid-19
Can a landlord of a periodic assured shorthold tenancy (AST) rely on the discretionary ground 14 (nuisance) in a notice pursuant to section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to obtain possession, where the AST does not contain any grounds for possession?

This Q&A assumes that the property is in England and the landlord is a private landlord, not a social housing provider.In normal times,...

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11th Dec 2020 | 3 min read
Which coronavirus (COVID-19) offences are local authorities in England authorised to prosecute?
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Which coronavirus (COVID-19) offences are local authorities in England authorised to prosecute?

Produced in partnership with Philip RuleThis question is answered in relation to the law applying in England, given the separate regimes for...

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25th Nov 2020 | 4 min read
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