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02 Jul 2026

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...

02 Jul 2026

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...

12 Jun 2026

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...

11 Jun 2026

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...

03 Jun 2026

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...

03 Jun 2026

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...