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21 Nov 2022

Scotland - Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion: consultation

On Thursday (17th November), the Scottish Government published a new consultation seeking views on potential further restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland. The Scottish Government are inviting responses to this consultatio...

21 Nov 2022

Special Occasion Relaxations - World Cup and Coronation

At the Institute of Licensing conference last week, Government officials confirmed there were no current plans for a Special Occasion Relaxation to mark the World Cup this winter. The Licensing Act 2003 gives the Secretary of State (in this case ...

18 Nov 2022

Safe Walk Home App

The safety of all customers is paramount in hospitality and any technological developments which support this are to be welcomed, WalkSafe+, is a mapping app that allows users to plan their route home. It uses information based on police data, par...

18 Nov 2022

Ofgem to investigate reports of bad practice by energy suppliers

The energy regulator, Ofgem, has issued a letter to all non-domestic suppliers, informing them of concerning reports they have received detailing the challenges being faced by non-domestic customers. Examples cited include lack of offers to contra...

10 Nov 2022

Propel Legal Briefing - Christmas and the cup – a festive football season by Patrick Robson

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on Wednesday 9th November 2022 Christmas and the cup – a festive football season by Patrick Robson The men’s football World Cup is just around the corner, and this year&r...

08 Nov 2022

Government response to the post-legislative scrutiny of the Licensing Act 2003 follow up report

In 2017, the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 published its post legislative scrutiny report. The Government’s formal response followed later that year. Links to both can be found in our previous article here - 'Hou...