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New Statutory Guidance Issued Under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025
The Government has published its statutory guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (Martyn’s Law) and has been issued pursuant to section 27 of the Act. The Guidance, has been drafted to support those responsible for pre...
When will Camden expand the LNL?
Having undertaken a consultation and full council approval being granted in March , the question is when will Camden implement its amended late night levy. Although the fees remain the same the levy amendments mean that late‑night refreshment ven...
London Goes Al Fresco: Mayor Pledges £400k for Outdoor Dining Boom
The London Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, has announced the return of ‘Summer Streets’ fund with £400,000 available. The funds are aimed at helping businesses to increase alfresco dining and extend opening hours ahead of the summer. C...
Project Vigilant Expands to Nine New Police Forces Across England and Wales
Project Vigilant has been operating in the Thames Valley area and the Home Office have confirmed this week that they will roll out the project to nine more police forces in England and Wales. The areas receiving the £1million funding are Ke...
Tobacco and Vapes Bill update
It was in January 2025 that we provided an update on the progress of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill here In that time, the Bill has now completed its reading and report stages in both the House of Commons and House of Lords. The next step is for the...
Propel legal Briefing: The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th March 2026 The power of the positives: a shift in licensing values by Patrick Robson Anyone who has been through a licensing application or hearing will know the drill. Much ...
Licensing Hours Extension ACT!!
With the approaching World Cup Finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA this summer the Westminster Government has been indicating that they will permit a general extension to Licensing Hours to coincide with home nation games. Many Scottish Lic...
