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Gambling | Changes to land-based gambling sector
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) published its gambling white paper in April 2023, which set out the government’s plans for modernising the regulation of the gambling sector. The white paper outlined a series of key propos...
King Charles III - New banknotes come into circulation
As we’ve previously reported new banknotes for £5, £10, £20 and £50 denominations have today (Wednesday 5th June 2024) entered circulation featuring a portrait of King Charles III. No other changes to the existing de...
Euro Championships | Extended Hours
We recently reported that the Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 came into force on 25th May. The Order means that should the men’s senior football team representing England or Scotland...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill | Update
Following on from yesterday’s article regarding the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, Emma Lewell-Buck, who was one of two MPs who sponsored the Bill, has confirmed that the Bill was not included in the ‘wash up’ and h...
Two new white papers on Regulation
Earlier this month before the general election was called the Government published its “Smarter Regulation: One Year On – May 2024” which details new regulation initiative actions for the present and proposals for the future. The...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
In December 2023, the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons. Earlier this month it had its third reading in the Commons followed by its first reading in the House of Lords. As per the Government overview of...