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Changes to the Licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
As the provider of the BII legal and licensing helpline we write regular articles for their members only BII InnFocus magazine. Our most recent one is on changes to the Licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation and how they potentially affect pu...
Best Bar None scheme launched in Manchester Airport Group
We have previously reported on the Government’ call for evidence in connection with alcohol consumption at British Airports. In conjunction with Best Bar None the Manchester Airport Group (MAG), encompassing Manchester, London Stansted and ...
Scottish Personal Licences Renewal
The size of the challenge faced by the Licensing Boards in Scotland in relation to the renewal process became clear when at the Edinburgh Board meeting on 28th January, it was confirmed that Edinburgh had in the region of 950 licences requiring re...
“Your starter for ten…” - Sign up for PubAID “Worlds Biggest Pub Quiz”
The Charity event, now in its fourth year, will run from the 3rd to the 7th March. It raises money for good causes and is this year supporting Prostrate Cancer UK. Last year over 1,500 pubs took part, raising over £190,000. The event is fre...
Consultation on amended allergen information provisions
The Government (through Defra) has today launched a consultation on proposed amendments to regulations relating to allergen information for foods that are prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) to the consumer on the same premises from which they are so...
Rugby - the 6 Nations is almost here...
A reminder – in case of interest for possible trade opportunities - that the 6 Nations rugby is almost upon us. Dates and times of fixtures follow: ROUND ONEFrance v Wales, Friday Feb 1, 8.00pm (UK & Ireland), ParisScotland v Italy, Sa...
Scotland - Personal licence renewal fee consultation summary of responses
As previously reported, the Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 introduced the personal licence renewal fee at £50 (on 1 October 2018) following a brief consultation. Subsequently, the Scottish Government released th...