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06 Oct 2014

Dinner dates - and possibly dietary concerns!

This evening we are co-hosting an ALMR Operators Dinner in Glasgow to coincide with the Liberal Democratic Conference.  Along with a number of operators active in Scotland we are due to be joined by Dan Rogerson MP Minister at the D...

02 Oct 2014

JDW innovative LNL approach 'approved'

We have previously commented on the innovative approach being adopted by Wetherspoons (JDW) where a Late Night Levy (LNL) is about to come into effect. Rather than reducing the hours to take premises outside the LNL supply period on what might pr...

29 Sep 2014

Gaming - DCMS postpones Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 - important consequential update

Further to our item just last week about the postponement of the implementation of The Gambling (Licensing and advertising) Act 2014 until 1st November, an important point needs to be emphasised and has been pointed out by the Gambling Commission ...

26 Sep 2014

Gaming - DCMS postpones Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 coming into force until 1 November 2014

News reaches us that the implementation of the Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act is to be postponed from 1 October until 1 November. We have previously reported on the anticipated implementation on 1 October. (see our article 'Gaming - Cont...

23 Sep 2014

BBPA Midlands Key Issues Forum - 24 September 2014

Will we see you at the above event to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 24th September from 10am (first session at 10.30 am) at the Moat House, Acton Trussell, Staffordshire? We will be giving one of a number of presentations on matters of interest an...

18 Sep 2014

Southampton Late Night Levy - gets full council approval

The decision to adopt the Late Night Levy came before the full Council yesterday. This decision has been approved by the Councillors and impacts upon premises authorised for the sale of alcohol between 00:01 and 06:00. The Levy charges will range...