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26 Feb 2025

The Government launches consultation to relax licensing hours for 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship

The government has launched a consultation on whether to relax licensing hours across licensed premises in England and Wales to mark the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships (Euro 2025) semi-finals and final. The proposal is to extend l...

13 Feb 2025

Propel Legal Briefing - What The Avengers can teach us about the night-time economy by Leigh Schelvis

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 12th February 2025 Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Night Time Industries Association’s (NTIA) Night-Time Economy Summit 2025, at the Hockley Social Club in Bi...

07 Feb 2025

Tobacco and Vapes Bill – application fees

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has now completed its Committee stage in the House of Commons, which will be followed by the Report Stage and 3rd Reading in due course (dates TBC). During its Committee stage, Evapo (a vaping retailer), suggested in it...

27 Jan 2025

Borrow Cup scheme to launch today

The UK’s first returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands, called “Borrow Cup” launches today in Glasgow for an initial 3-month trial, with the objective to reduce the 388 million disposable cups used in Scotland,...

27 Jan 2025

Edinburgh Visitor Levy Implementation Delayed by Three Months

The predicted date for commencement of the Edinburgh visitor levy was July of this year, however, following confirmation of the introduction, councillors have voted to delay the start of the transition period until October. This provides a welcome...

22 Jan 2025

Taxi licensing changes come into force in South Cambridgeshire

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s amendments to its Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy to enhance public safety and ensure fairness for drivers have come into force. The following changes are to include; Additional Sa...