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Drone and model aircraft registration
Drone registration becomes mandatory from 30 November 2019 The UK’s new Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme goes live on 5 November 2019. There will be two elements to the online system: Anyone responsible for a dro...
Festive guidance from Counter Terrorism Policing
With thanks to the BBPA, we reproduce below the updated festive guidance which CTP urge be circulated as widely as possible within the licensed trade. further details can be found here: https://act.campaign.gov.uk/ and some advice links also...
75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – Government announce Plan to Extend Licensing Hours in England and Wales
Next year marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with celebrations and community events across the country to remember the contribution of British, Commonwealth and Allied Armed Forces personnel and all those citizens who contrib...
Gambling - Young People & Gambling Survey 2019
The Gambling Commission has today published the 2019 Young People & Gambling survey which looks at gambling trends of 11 - 16-year-olds in Great Britain. The long-term trend shows a decline in participation since the questions were ...
Northern Ireland - Consultation
Northern Ireland’s Department for Communities has started a consultation on licensing laws within the jurisdiction. The Northern Irish system is currently Court based and has not experienced the similar type of reform which has been und...
Gambling - Commission call for action from Pub sector
We have previously highlighted the publication of guidance jointly by the BBPA and UKHospitality. This followed a series of test purchase operations carried out in respect of gaming machines in licensed premises. Working with Lo...