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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...
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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...
Pavement Licence Relaxations & TEN increase
At the IOL Conference last week, Government Officials confirmed that a consultation was planned for early 2023 for both retaining the Off-Sale relaxations currently enjoyed as part of the Covid Pavement Licence changes and the current increase to ...
Licensing Fees - Review
At the IoL Conference last week, Government Officials confirmed that they planned to start the collection of evidence in respect of Licensing Fees payable under the Licensing Act 2003. As with any consultation or similar exercise, the Government ...
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...