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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...
Newcastle's Late Night Levy to be Axed
It is being reported that at a meeting of Newcastle City Council Licensing Committee this week it was agreed that the current Late night Levy should be scrapped A Consultation on the proposal will now take place, with a final decision expected in...
Government Launches Review of Pub and Hotel Business Rates Valuations
The Government has announced an independent review of the business rates valuation system for pubs and hotels, following widespread concern that current assessment methods no longer accurately reflect trading conditions across the hospitality sect...