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14 Sep 2017

London's 24-hour vision

On 27th July the Major of London, Sadiq Kahn, launched London's first ever 24-hour London vision. You can read the full proposal here: From good night to great night – A vision for London as a 24 hours city. Using the Major vision, the &nb...

13 Sep 2017

Odds shortening on FBOTs

The Times political editor Francis Elliot reported yesterday that a change to the stakes permitted on controversial B2 gaming machines was no longer being opposed by the treasury. The machines, described in some parts of the media as the ‘c...

08 Sep 2017

Hackney Council to consult on rate relief

You may recall we recently posted news in relation to Barnet Council consulting on rate relief; Hackney Council have now announced that they too, will conduct a consultation. A total available distribution fund of £7.1 Million with an initi...

08 Sep 2017

Taxi and Private Hire working group.

The Government has announced that the creation of a new Taxi and Private Hire Working Group via the Department of Transport.  It is tasked to consider the adequacy and efficiency of legislation and guidance concerning the licensing of taxis a...

08 Sep 2017

Government support for growth of pubs.

A YouGov report has been published which endeavours to offer to the on trade in sites as to the drinking patterns of the nation and how to attract drinkers back into pubs and bars. The report indicates that currently 15% of British adults primari...

08 Sep 2017

In with the new and out (eventually) with the old ten pound note.

A reminder that in 6 days’ time on 14th September the new polymer £10 note will be introduced in a similar fashion as occurred for the £5 note. Here is a link to our previous article on the subject. In Spring 2018 the “ol...