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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Latest Government Announcements.
On Friday evening a seismic, but not unexpected, announcement was made by the Prime Minister in his daily evening press conference. Prime Minister Johnson announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants should close with effect from Friday e...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - National Business Crime Centre Advice
Today the Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub has produced the following crime prevention tips that may assist your organisations during this extraordinary time. Here is a link to the letter from Chief Inspector Holdaway which includes advice ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Licence fees
In these unprecedented times and with enormous financial pressures placed on the leisure industry, even small steps may well help licensed premises be able to stay afloat, even for a little bit longer whilst everyone waits with baited breath for a...
Coronavirus - What you need to know - Planning rules to be relaxed
The Government has announced that Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “We are committed to doing eve...
Coronavirus – Euro 2020 / Sporting Updates
It has been reported today that Euro 2020 will be postponed according to multiple European football associations, likely to be signed off by UEFA later today. In addition, broadcasters Sky and BT have been reported to announce they will suspend b...
Potential Impact of Coronavirus - Scotland - Training
Those operating in Scotland will know that there is a clear timeline for the undertaking of training which ties in with the requirements to refresh and renew Personal Licences issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. In essence, training h...
JG&P and Coronavirus
With the increasing spread of Coronavirus we would like to reassure our clients and any visitors to our offices that we are following UK Government recommendations and putting in place measures to help alleviate the risk of increased infection. Cu...
England and Wales - Coronavirus - Licensing implications
The concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus rising and its consequences, we have looked at how this may have day to day implications upon your licensed operations. Clearly there are issues arising with regard to reduced footfall but...