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Gambling Commission Bingo appeal decision reserved
Further to our previous news articles ('Gambling Commission to Appeal Greene King Decision?') in relation to the application for a Bingo Operating Licence by Greene King we understand the appeal by the Gambling Commission was heard yesterday and t...
Gambling - New Consultation on Crime & Disorder and the LCCP
The Gambling Commission commenced yet another consultation on 30th September. This will run until 30th December and invites operators and members of the public to participate. The focus of the consultation is said to be on "improving practices to...
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National Minimum Wage rates increase today
A reminder that National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increase today. The main increases are as follows: a 20p (3%) increase in the adult rate (from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour) a 17p (3%) increase in the rate for 18 to 20 year ...
England - Carrier Bag Charge goes live 5 October
A reminder that a 5p charge will come into effect on single use carrier bags in England next Monday. The charge, which will be paid by customers, follows the introduction of similar levies in other parts of the UK. The purpose of the single use c...
Guidance on the licensing of late night refreshment
The Home Office has today issued guidance on the licensing of late night refreshment to reflect forthcoming changes to the Licensing Act 2003 made by the Deregulation Act 2015. As a reminder, the changes will allow Licensing Authorities to exempt ...
Scotland - Government rules out 'Social Responsibility Levy' consultation - for now
According to reports we have seen through the Instsitute of Licensing (for which, thanks!), the Scottish Government has indicated that it has no current plans at the moment to consult on the introduction of a possible 'Social Responsibility Levy'....
Scotland -SPICe issue Bill briefing
In April 2015, we reported on the introduction of the Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill (a Member's Bill, introduced by Dr Richard Simpson MSP). As a reminder, the 10 main proposals relate to: minimum pricin...
New Gambling Guidance to Licensing Authorities
The Gambling Commission has published its 5th edition of Guidance to licensing authorities. A link to the Commission's website notification can be found here. The document states the importance of partnership working between licensing authorities ...