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06 Sep 2021

Covid 19 | Vaccine Passports

On 12th July, when the Prime Minister confirmed that Step Four would be taken on 19th July, he also announced plans in respect of nightclubs and other large events could make use of the NHS’s Covid Pass to verify customers status. Although w...

06 Sep 2021

Pubwatch and Best Bar None to help independent licensees and operators

National Pubwatch and Best Bar None have joined forces to help independent licensees and operators to reduce alcohol-related crime and run their venues safely. With the Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed and the late-night market beginning to re...

03 Sep 2021

Right to Work Checks | Covid Adjustments Extended

In response to the Covid impact, employers have been able to carry out adjusted right to work checks since the 30th March 2020. The Government have now announced that the ability to carry out adjusted checks, which are outlined below, will remain...

03 Sep 2021

National Hospitality Day 18th September 2021

The 18th September is the first National Hospitality Day, the day has two purposes. Firstly, to celebrate “the UK’s dynamic and resilient restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars, along with the suppliers that support them”. But also...

25 Aug 2021

Government Publish Results for Mass Events Tests

Data extracted from the NHS Test and Trace app has shown that mass events can be conducted safely, but caution is still required to be taken around certain aspects of participation in mass events. The data was collected from 37 trial events held o...

24 Aug 2021

Gambling Commission Publish Online Gambling Ddata

The Gambling Commission has published data around online gambling behaviour as a result of the easing of lockdown. The Commission state as follows: “The operator data reflects the period between March 2020 and June 2021, inclusive, and cov...