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Coronation Hours Confirmed | The Licensing Act 2003 (Coronation Licensing Hours) Order 2023
This morning, 2nd May 2023, Chris Philp MP (Minister for Policing), signed the Licensing Act 2003 (Coronation Licensing Hours) Order 2023 into law. Although trailed for some time, the action of Chris Philp MP this morning formally confirms ...
Home Office undertakes directed enforcement action against delivery operators
The Home Office has arrested 60 delivery drivers from delivery operators such as Deliveroo, UberEats, and Just Eat as part of a crackdown on illegal working. The arrests took place over a six-day period between 16 and 21 April 2023 in London and ...
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Gambling White Paper on digital gambling published
The Government’s long-awaited whitepaper regarding high-stakes gambling in the digital age has been presented to parliament by Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC MP. A link to the white paper can be found ...
Tipping Laws almost in place
This week saw the third reading of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill in the House of Lords which means it can be given Royal Assent – and become law. The key features of the legislation will be: Employers will be under a duty to all...
Scotland to delay Deposit Return Scheme until March 2024
Further to previous news on Scotland’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) (see link below), Scotland’s First Minister Mr Humza Yousaf MSP, has announced that the DRS will not be launched until March 2024. The DRS planned to see 20p a...
PCA Ruling
It is reported that the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has agreed terms of the settlement with Star Pubs and Bars (part of Heineken) as to the extent of the fine payable. The fine was imposed in 2020 following the PCA report that Star Pubs and Bars ...
Pedalling 2 Pubs 2023
This June Tim Shield and Jonathan Pupius will be joining 50 others for Pedalling 2 Pubs. Pedalling 2 Pubs is a 3-day bike ride covering 240km over the undulating terrain of the Yorkshire Wolds. The ride is to raise awareness and money for t...
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 - New Guidance
Following the enactment of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022 on 31st March 2022 which created a duty on Licensing Authorities in England to share safeguarding and road safety concerns about taxi and privat...