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Gaming machines and the possible re-designation of 'crane machines'
We are trying to get to the bottom of the implications for all this but we are aware of a recent briefing from BACTA on the apparent re-designation of crane machines which will or may impact on operators who have the relevant machines on thei...
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Wales - 'Minimum pricing' now firmly on the agenda
A proposed new law to introduce a minimum unit price for the sale and supply of alcohol in Wales, which the Welsh Government says could save almost 50 lives a year, has been published for consultation. The draft bill proposes introducing an offen...
Gambling News - Gambling Commission publish Annual Report
The Gambling Commission’s annual report and accounts for 2014/15 has been published, which provides an overview of the Commission’s operations and financial position. The Report claims that over the past 12 months the Gambling Commiss...
Weymouth and Portland EMRO? Not now!
At the full Licensing Committee of Weymouth and Portland Council held on the 9 July, Councillors rejected proposals to consult upon the implementation of an EMRO in their district citing a lack of evidence to support the proposition. Dorset Polic...
Breathalysers in pubs and clubs - a cause for concern?
We have previously commented on the recent trend for the use of breathalysers on persons seeking entry to licensed premises, particularly in the evening; see our article 'Breathalysers in pubs and clubs - a cause for concern?' News of their...
Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme Update
Further to previous news that the Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme (AWRS) has been confirmed with an introduction date of 1st October 2015 we can advise that HMRC has published a briefing pack for businesses. All businesses wholesaling ...
Merton Council consider Cumulative Impact Zone in Mitcham
Merton Council have commenced a consultation proposing a Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) for Mitcham. The council already operates with a CIZ which covers both Wimbledon Town Centre and Wimbledon Village. The policy is currently at the draft s...