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Scotland: MUP to rise to 65p per unit on 30th September 2024
We have previously reported that the minimum unit pricing in Scotland in set to rise and the potential spread of MUP across the rest of the UK. On the 30th of September 2024, the rate in Scotland will rise from 50 p per unit to 65 p (a 30% ...
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Latest decision -Business Interruption Insurance Claims
The Court of Appeal has this week heard a further case in relation to the application and ability to claim on business interruption insurance during the Covid 19 pandemic. The court heard 6 expedited test cases which centred on the clauses around...
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (aka Martyn's Law)
As previously reported the new Labour Government included within their manifesto a pledge to re-introduce Martyn’s law, which was lost when Parliament was dissolved prior to the election. Today in Parliament the Home Secretary presented the...
Propel Legal Briefing: 'Rumour has it – cigarettes and alcohol' by Leigh Schelvis
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th September 2024. Rumour has it – cigarettes and alcohol by Leigh Schelvis “Rumour Has It” was not only a romantic comedy featuring Jennifer Aniston and Kevin...
Wrexham Licence Holders Warned Over Scam Text Messages
Wrexham Council have warned licence holders to be alive to “Smishing” (short for SMS Phishing) scams asking them for money to update their licences. Smishing is the fraudulent practice of sending text messages claiming to be from repu...
Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Ban External Smoking
Based on a governmental department leak reported in the Sun newspaper it is alleged that the government are seeking to extend the ambit of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to cover a ban on smoking in external areas. The original Bill failed due to the...
North Yorkshire Council proposes plans to update to its taxi licensing policy
North Yorkshire Council has proposed plans to update its taxi licensing policy, targeting a more inclusive and environmentally friendly regime. The proposed changes, if adopted, could result in a mandatory requirement for new hackney carriage veh...