Latest News
Gaming - Labour propose statutory Levy on Gambling industry
In his speech to the Party Conference today the deputy Labour Leader, Tom Watson, will propose the introduction of a statutory levy on the Gambling Industry. Currently a voluntary donation equivalent to 0.1% of gross gambling yield is deeme...
London Borough of Tower Hamlets Approve Late Night Levy after Second Consultation
We previously reported on the successful challenge to the Late Night Levy in Tower Hamlets which resulted in a second consultation. Following that consultation, Tower Hamlets Council have confirmed that they are to press ahead wit...
Uber London Ltd - Licence not renewed
Today (Friday 22nd September 2017) Transport for London (TfL) has informed Uber London Limited that it will not be issued with a private hire operator licence after expiry of its current licence on 30 September. Uber London Limited was...
Gambling Commission lottery consultation drawing to a close
Those wishing to comment upon the Gambling Commissions’ consultation regarding society lotteries have until the 30th September 2017. The Commission is seeking views on changes that will make it easier for consumers to understand where ...
Gaming - Remote gambling and software technical standards updates 1st October
Remote gambling and software technical standards details the specific technical standards and the security requirements that licensed remote gambling operators and gambling software operators need to meet. It comprises: Technical standards Secur...
FSA publishes food law enforcement data
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has just published official statistics on food law enforcement by local authorities for the year 2016/17. The information provided by local authorities and compiled by the FSA, gives a detailed breakdown of enforcem...
Where does the "buck" stop for Food Safety Regulations? Reviewing your systems for the new regime.
With the new blueprint for regulation of food safety published this summer, it is more important than ever, that your regulatory safety systems are in order. For both The Food Standards Agency ( FSA) and Food Standards Sco...