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Gambling | Non-Remote Casino Sector | Legislative Changes
In April 2023, a White Paper was published by Conservative government outlining their plans for modernising the regulation of the gambling sector including a series of key proposals specifically relating to the land-based gambling sector. Followi...
Transport Committee Inquiry | Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles
FOR COMMENT & POSTING The Transport Committee is currently accepting evidence, until Monday 8th September, in their inquiry into Licensing reform of Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs). The aim of the inquiry is to examine...
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Department for Transport | Taxi Reform
Following the issue of Baroness Casey's audit on group-based child sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse ('grooming gangs') in June, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Minister of State (Department for Transport), has confirmed in an answer to a question ...
Business rate cuts for the high street
Business Secretary, the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds has again reiterated over the weekend the government’s plan to permanently cut business rates for the high street. At present 250,000 retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties rec...
Government plans to slash red tape and breathe new life into the high street
The government has announced a major overhaul of planning and licensing rules that could make it easier and quicker to launch new cafés, bars, music venues, and alfresco dining spots, especially in disused high street units. As part of a p...
Congratulations to the Lionesses - what this means for licensing hours for the Semi-Final
Congratulations to the Lionesses for their great comeback against Sweden last night (17th July), coming from 2-0 down and eventually winning on penalties in a nail-biting finish. As well as meaning the team progress to the semi-finals, and hopefu...
Propel Legal Briefing - Your outdoor entertainment survival guide: part one by Patrick Robson
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 9th July 2025 Your outdoor entertainment survival guide: part one by Patrick Robson Aside from the occasional burst of rain, this summer has been hot, sticky and relentless. ...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
As previously reported, prior to last year’s election a private members bill was navigating its way through Parliament with the aim of streamlining national licensing extensions which are, from time to time, proposed by the Government. At p...