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The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age Verification Defence to Underage Sales) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
Other than creating a new licensing scheme for selling tobacco in England and Wales (for which many more further details are awaited) the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 creates a rolling age‑of‑sale ban in which it effectively becomes illegal for reta...
SIA introduces mandatory refresher training and updated licence requirements
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has introduced new training requirements for security professionals applying for or renewing licences. Refresher training is now mandatory for door supervisors and security guards when renewing their licences...
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Tourist Tax Cyngor Gwynedd
It is being reported that the volume of responses to the tourist tax consultation undertaken by Cyngor Gwynedd is such that a report cannot be legally prepared within the timescales set out by the council. The consultation “was a consultati...
Minimun Unit Pricing (MUP) - Wales - Update
Minium Unit Pricing for Wales is to change on the 1st October 2026. Commonly referred to as 'MUP' this is the price per unit which is then times by the number of units in a particular measure. It is illegally to sell alcoholic products for less t...
Hospitality Grant Scheme
This week the Hospitality Grant Scheme has launched and is open for applications. £10 million is available over a 3-year period. It is targeted towards village pubs, family-run restaurants, and neighbourhood cafés. ...
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026
The Government has brought into force legislation permitting the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises. The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the mandatory licensin...
Government Confirms Permanent Increase to TEN Limits
The Government has confirmed plans to permanently increase the number of Temporary Event Notices (TENs) that can be used at individual premises in England and Wales. Subject to Parliamentary approval the Licensing Act 2003 (Permitted Temporary Ac...
SCOTLAND - Another visitor levy consultation - Perth and Kinross
As each week goes by another area appears to look at the Visitor Levy as an income generator. This time (19th August) Perth and Kinross launched the required 12-week public consultation. The website states: “A final decision on whether to...