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There has been considerable uncertainty in property related matters regarding payments related to property which have traditionally been regarded as outside the scope of VAT, most notably in the case of dilapidations.

Although the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have reviewed their strategy and are implementing a more digital way of inspecting, it’s important to remember that the criteria against which they inspect have not changed and that the Fundamental Standards of Care remain at the core of this.

Earlier this year the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Mencap over entitlement to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) for sleep-in carers for the hours leading up to carrying out any care duties.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic it was possible for many office-based employees to be able to work from home.

The introduction of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR) in January 2022 means that there will be a single prudential regime for all investment firms regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regime proposes raising the capital requirements for smaller firms. There are also changes in respect of risk management and governance, as well as forecasting and budgeting which will nee to be considered.

With the introduction of the regime quickly approaching, it is important to be proactive and ensure you are ready to successfully meet the new requirements when they come into effect.