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First conviction of shopkeeper for sales below 'minimum price'
The Local Government Lawyer is reporting the first conviction for selling below the ‘minimum price’. On 19 May 2016 a shopkeeper was found guilty at Gateshead Magistrates’ Court on four charges relating to the sale of ‘Kom...
Breaking news - New House of Lords committee on licensing established
The House of Lords appointed four new ad hoc committees on Wednesday 25 May, all of which will exist just for the 2016–17 session. One of the committees has been set up specifically to look into the effectiveness and impact of the Licensing...
‘Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Catering 2016’ - BHA
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the intended publication of 'Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Catering 2016', which will be recognised by the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland. This new guide f...
"Take allergies seriously or face jail"
Food businesses have been warned by the Crown Prosecution Service to take allergies seriously or face jail, after an Indian restaurant owner was imprisoned for six years for killing a customer by selling him a curry containing peanuts. This f...
Reflections on the 2016 Interbrewery Regatta!
What a weekend; what an experience! 17 boats locked in competitive combat over 5 races (it should have been 6 or 7 but light winds on Sunday put paid to that). Saturday was undoubtedly the high spot will four races run in squally conditions...
Scotland - Queen's 90th birthday – Board extensions
We are now able to update and summarise the current Licensing Board’s view across Scotland on extensions (granted or not) for the celebration weekend of 10 and 11 June – with grateful thanks to Adrian Howlett at Greene King/ Belhaven P...