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Mexico -v- England - Monday 6th July - Licensing Act 2003 (FIFA World Cup Licensing Hours) (Amendment) Order 2026
Following our recent article reporting the Government’s plan to extend hours for upcoming World Cup game on 6th July between Mexico -v- England, the Government have now created the necessary Statutory Instrument (SI) (‘Licensing Act 20...
6th July Extension - Mexico Vs England - World Cup 2026
On Thursday afternoon, 2nd July, the Government announced that they would utilise their recently amended powers under s.172 of the Licensing Act 2003 to allow pubs in England and Wales to open for the upcoming round of 16 game between Mexico and E...
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Home Office consult on extending duration of Closure Orders
The Home office has commenced a consultation on plans to amend the maximum duration of closure orders issued under the Anti‑social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. ”the 2014 Act”” The Crime and Policing Act 2026 gives the...
Camden powers to curb anti social behaviour
It is reported that the London Borough of Camden has voted to approve a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour across the borough. This measure is designed principally to address street drinkers an...
Call from highest level for common sense regulatory approach during the World Cup
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed has issued a letter which will hopefully be interpreted by the enforcement agencies as an instruction to approach regulation of the hospitality sphere with common sens...
World Cup 2026: SBPA Issues Updated Guidance for Scottish Pubs
With Scotland preparing for its first World Cup finals since 1998, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has released updated operational guidance for venues showing matches between 11 June and 19 July. The guidance sets out practical steps for...
All Party Parliamentary Group look at tourist tax
The All Party Parliamentary Group is a group of MP’s who are from all parties and look at proposed legislation in certain areas.There is an All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism and they have today launched a wide-ranging...
VAT Cut to 5% for a "Great British Summer"
Today the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5%. This will run between the end of June (when children in Scotland break up for the summer holiday)until children return to classrooms in England, Wales and N...