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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...
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Lords debate Gambling Advertising
This lunchtime the House of Lords have debated the effects of gambling advertisement on children. A debate proposed by Lord Chadlington (Conservative) raised concerns about the prominence, frequency and appropriateness of Gambling advertisin...
London's 24-hour vision
On 27th July the Major of London, Sadiq Kahn, launched London's first ever 24-hour London vision. You can read the full proposal here: From good night to great night – A vision for London as a 24 hours city. Using the Major vision, the &nb...
Odds shortening on FBOTs
The Times political editor Francis Elliot reported yesterday that a change to the stakes permitted on controversial B2 gaming machines was no longer being opposed by the treasury. The machines, described in some parts of the media as the ‘c...
Hackney Council to consult on rate relief
You may recall we recently posted news in relation to Barnet Council consulting on rate relief; Hackney Council have now announced that they too, will conduct a consultation. A total available distribution fund of £7.1 Million with an initi...
Taxi and Private Hire working group.
The Government has announced that the creation of a new Taxi and Private Hire Working Group via the Department of Transport. It is tasked to consider the adequacy and efficiency of legislation and guidance concerning the licensing of taxis a...
Government support for growth of pubs.
A YouGov report has been published which endeavours to offer to the on trade in sites as to the drinking patterns of the nation and how to attract drinkers back into pubs and bars. The report indicates that currently 15% of British adults primari...