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Propel Legal Briefing - Christmas and the cup – a festive football season by Patrick Robson
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on Wednesday 9th November 2022 Christmas and the cup – a festive football season by Patrick Robson The men’s football World Cup is just around the corner, and this year&r...
Government response to the post-legislative scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003 follow up report
In 2017, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 published its post legislative scrutiny report. The Government’s formal response followed later that year. Links to both can be found in our previous article here - 'Hou...
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Gambling - 2022 Statistics Published
The Gambling Commission have recently released its findings from the quarterly telephone survey: Statistics on participation and problem gambling for the year to September 2022. The telephone survey is conducted on the Commission’s behalf b...
Additional Bank Holiday for King Charles III Coronation - 8th May 2023
It was announced over the weekend that Monday 8th May 2023 will be a Bank Holiday to mark the coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on Saturday 6th May. This bank holiday will be in addition to the usual bank holiday Monday alread...
LGA Publish Licensing committee training materials
The LGA have now published some helpful free online materials and training videos to assist in the training of Committee members dealing with alcohol and entertainment, taxis and gambling matters. A link to the material and videos can be found he...
Home Office Publish Alcohol Licensing Data for Year Ending 31 March 2022
The Home Office has published data pertaining to alcohol licensing for the year ending 31 March 2022. The statistics can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/alcohol-and-late-night-refreshment-licensing-england-and-wales-31-ma...
Covid Business Interruption Insurance Claims
In the current turbulent times, it is easy to forget some of the industry's recent challenges and the disappointment many operators felt when advised by their insurers that the cover they thought they had for business closure or disruption did not...
Scotland - Edinburgh start initial Consultation on new Statement of Licensing Policy
The Edinburgh Licensing Board is currently seeking views on their current Statement of Licensing Policy. The Consultation window will run until 20th December 2022. The Board has to prepare a new policy every five years and must ensure the policy...