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TfL opens consultation on Black Cab fares and tariffs
Transport for London (TfL) have released their consultation into the fares and tariffs for black cabs, for 2024. The consultation is open for 6 weeks and closes on the 2 December 2024. If you wish to take part in the consultation, please follow th...
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Autumn Budget 2024 | Rises to Minimum Wages
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget this lunchtime, it has been confirmed that minimum wages will rise in April 2025: Rachel Reeves said the pay boost marked a "significant step" towards achieving Labour’s promise of a "genuine living wag...
Alcohol and Late Night Refreshment Statistics Released
The Home Office have released a collection of statistics in relation to the Licensing Act 2003. This includes the numbers of licences granted, as well as enforcement activity with the figures being collected from Licensing Authorities throughout ...
Proposed Price Increase Disclosure & Barring Service
Subject to approval, the DBS intends to increase the cost of DBS checks and the DBS update service from 2nd December 2024. All fees are increasing but DBS checks for volunteers will remain free of charge. Final fees to be confirmed fol...
Late Night Levy - Bolton
From 1st February 2025 Bolton Council will implement a late night levy (LNL) which will cover 39 operations in the town centre. Interestingly the levy applies to both alcohol and late night refreshment between 3am and 6am. The levy is a major fi...
Wolverhampton Council intends to cut taxi licence applications
In response to recent sex abuse cases involving licensed drivers across the UK and to prevent reputational damage to the council,it is being reported that the City of Wolverhampton Council plans to reduce the number of private hire driver licenses...
Special Procedures Licensing Committees (Wales) Regulations 2024
Through the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017, the Welsh Government intends to create a national scheme for licensing special procedures such as acupuncture, body piercing, electrolysis and tattooing. The required laws are not yet in force but a cons...