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Introduction of the new £1 coin - March 2017 - Industry Readiness Survey
In 2014 the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the Government will introduce a new £1 coin as a proactive step to tackle the level of counterfeit £1 coins in circulation within the UK. The new £1 coin is intended to ente...
Late Night Levy - Tower Hamlets - reminder
Further to our previous news on this subject, a reminder that Tower Hamlets is still consulting on the possible introduction of a Late Night Levy. The consultation which was launched in February runs until Sunday 15 May and, subject to some...
Tips, gratuities, cover and service charges: proposals for further action - Consultation
The Government chose Bank Holiday Monday to launch a short consultation on the next steps on possible reform to the way tips and the like are dealt with, with the aim of ensuring that the treatment of tips, gratuities, cover and service charges is...
Allergen alerts - new survey published
A survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Allergy UK has shown that whilst there have been improvements for those with allergies since new labelling rules came into force in December 2014, ‘more needs to be done’. The survey fou...
Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations 22/04/2016 Update
We have previously news developments here – 'Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - latest'. We can confirm that the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will consider the formal Order to give effect ...
Scotland - West Lothian Board Festive Policy for 2016/17 - Consultation
The West Lothian Board has launched a consultation regarding its festive policy for 2016/17, in which the Board proposes to make a general extension of licensed hours for on sales premises in West Lothian on specific festive dates. The word...
Gaming - Local Risk Assessments
Following on from our article of 9th February, regarding the introduction of Local Risk Assessments for Gambling Operators. Updates to the social responsibility code which came into force on 6th April require Licensees to assess the local risks t...