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Food Waste: key facts, policy and trends in the UK - Parliamentary briefing
A House of Commons Library Briefing has just been released which includes some key food waste facts and trends; an explanation of the impacts of food waste; food waste policy and legislation; information on the UK voluntary initiatives in place to...
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Gambling - New National Responsible Gambling Strategy launched
The Responsible Gambling Strategy Board (RGSB) has published its National Gambling Strategy for 2016-17 and 2018-19. This follows a public consultation earlier this year. The RGSB state in the introduction to the strategy document as follows; &l...
Beer Day Britain - 15 June 2016
15 June is ‘Beer Day Britain’ - where people will be celebrating all things beer and raising a glass to say ‘Cheers to Beer’ at 7pm. For more information see www.beerdaybritain.co.uk/.
Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - update
We are seeing reports that the proposed extension to celebrate the Queen’s birthday has in fact been granted. As of this afternoon, this is NOT the case. Although imminently expected, this anticipated extension has yet to receive...
Gambling - Gaming Machine enforcement activity - update
The Gambling Commission is reporting that a number of councils have recently taken action against operators who failed test purchase operations in relation to allowing under age persons access to gaming machines. Two were in Blackpool in rel...
Relaxation of Lottery Rules
On the 6th April 2016 the Legislative Reform (Exempt Lotteries) Regulations 2016 will come into force. The effect of the new regulations will bring greater flexibility to a range of lotteries. The aim of the changes is to make the rul...
Liverpool Reject Late Night Levy
At a meeting of the Liverpool City Council's Licensing and Gambling Committee on Thursday (24th March), a proposal to introduce a Late Night Levy was rejected. Following scrutiny of reports and in light of representations received from national a...