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Competition watchdog warns councils over high-strength alcohol schemes
The ‘Local Government Lawyer’ is today reporting that: ‘The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned local authorities that schemes aimed at reducing consumption of high-strength alcohol must not breach competition law...
Gambling - FOBTs - Government Evaluation Published
On 6 April 2015 the Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 were implemented. The aim of those Regulations was said to be to assist those who use sub-category B2 gaming machines (FOBTs) to control their gambling behavio...
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Come see us at the National Pubwatch Conference and Northern Restaurant and Bar 2016
There are a number of trade events coming up which we are attending and where we will be exhibiting. The first is the National Pubwatch conference which is being held on the 23 February in our home city of Sheffield. If you would like further det...
Polymer Banknotes - Advance Warning
The Bank of England has confirmed that the next £5, £10 and £20 banknotes will be printed on polymer, a thin and flexible plastic material. Polymer notes are said to be cleaner, more secure and more durable than paper notes. The ...
National Minimum Wage and the new National Living Wage - reminder
National Minimum Wages (NMW) rates increased last October – see 'National Minimum Wage rates increase today'. A reminder that the new National Living Wage (NLW) is due to be introduced from April 2016 with the result that those employed and...
Cheltenham: Late Night Levy Or BID?
At a recent cabinet meeting, Cheltenham Borough Council discussed the merits of the Late Night Levy which had previously been approved the next anniversary date for which is 1 April against the gains which could be achieved by the introduction of ...
Camden Council Late Night Levy - update
Following on from our previous news on the 7 December that the London Borough Of Camden Licensing Sub Committee had voted to adopt the Late Night Levy, the introduction of the proposed Late Night Levy is due to be considered at a full meeting of t...
Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS) – update and reminder
From 1 January 2016, businesses with a UK establishment who ‘wholesale’ alcohol to other businesses at or after the duty point must apply to HMRC for AWRS approval and do so by 31 March 2016. &nb...