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Government agrees to registration scheme for short-term holiday lets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the government are committed to bringing in a registration scheme for short-term holiday lets. The commitment arose during Prime Minister’s Questions on 7 December when the Prime Minister respon...
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Night & Day Noise Abatement Notice Appeal Update
As many of you will no doubt have read there is an ongoing case involving the 'Night and Day' venue in Manchester. The live music venue which has operated since the early 1990’s is appealing a noise abatement notice issued in 2021 by Manches...
The Portman Group updates its guidance on alcohol sampling
The Portman Group (the Drinks industry watchdog) has updated its guidance regarding the provision of alcohol samples. The changes are directed at drink-driving prevention, specifically sampling practices directed at drivers or creating a direct li...
Gambling Commission CEO Speech to representatives of the industry on 24th November
On 24TH November Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the Gambling Commission gave a speech to CEO’s and other senior executives in the gambling industry at an event held at the Southbank centre Here is a link to an article by the Gambling Commission on t...
Eat Out to Help Out Fraud
Although the worst days of the pandemic and the easing of the first lockdown seems a long time ago the Treasury have long memories and takes fraud at any time very seriously. The Treasury and HMRC are very keen to recover monies issued in error o...
Counter Terrorism Advice for Licensed Premises
The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Protective Security Operations Department have published a letter and guidance note reminding licence holders to be mindful of the risk of terrorism this festive season and the need to conduct a co...
Hospitality businesses and insurance companies confirm intention to appeal in business interruption case
Several hospitality businesses and insurance companies have signalled their intention to appeal a High Court decision in relation to their business interruption insurance policies and Covid-19 to the Supreme Court. Mr Justice Butcher, the Judge w...