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19 May 2016

Takeaways - and sanitary provision (toilets)

A recent High Court decision may have significant implications for takeaway food stores that also provide an element of seating for customers.In summary, the case, involving Gregg’s the bakers and purveyors of sandwiches, was brought by Hull...

18 May 2016

Hotels - London Hotel Development Monitor - "Uncovering Hotel Opportunities"

Jones Lang Lassalle (JLL), in conjunction with London & Partners, has just released this report into the London hotel market.   The report can be found here: "London Hotel Development Monitor: Uncovering Hotel Opportunities" The c...

18 May 2016

Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – reminder – in force 26 May 2016

After receiving Royal Assent earlier this year, the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force throughout the UK on 26 May 2016. Principally, it will create four notable criminal offences, being: producing a psychoactive substance; supply...

17 May 2016

Tobacco 'licensing' - consultation expires 20 May 2016

As previously reported here the Government launched a consultation into the tobacco supply chain a few months ago as to whether tobacco wholesalers and retailers should become licensed going forward.  The consultation expires 20 May 2016...

17 May 2016

Scotland - Glasgow - General Extension - Queen's 90th Birthday

In recognition of the national celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday, the City of Glasgow Licensing Board has determined to grant a general extension of licensed hours in terms of section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) ...

06 May 2016

Gambling - Commission publish new rules on to tackle crime linked to gambling

The Gambling Commission have today announced new requirements to “prevent crime associated with gambling” The new requirements are said to be coming into force later this year and as part of the changes operators will be required to ...