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Scotland - Scottish Executive trying to encourage an un official Bank Holiday for World Cup
It is reported that despite the Scottish Executive trying to encourage an un official Bank Holiday for the day after the first world cup match played by Scotland support is not forthcoming. This will be the first time Scotland has played in the Wo...
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Support package for pubs announced
The Government has today revealed its much anticipated support package for pubs. The principle announcement is that pubs will receive a 15% cut to new business rates bills from April 2026 followed by a two-year real-terms freeze and that this wil...
First extensions announced in Scotland by Aberdeen City Licensing Board for the Men’s Football World Cup
We have previously given updates around the upcoming Men’s football World Cup in Summer 2026, and what may happen or be required around licensing hours within both England and Wales, and Scotland. In Scotland there is currently no action be...
Digital ID - the ever changing position
We have previously reported on the possibility of digital ID for age verification, however the position becomes ever more complicated and uncertain as the Prime Minister has now stated that digital ID for purposes of proof of right to work in the ...
Licensing Hours Extension Bill Update
The Licensing Hours extension Bill inches closer to approval having completing the committee stage of the House of Lords without amendment, it still has a couple of hurdles to surmount including Royal Assent so we are on track to see it in place b...
Propel legal Briefing: Business rates and beyond – what 2026 means for hospitality by Tim Shield
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 15th January 2026 Business rates and beyond – what 2026 means for hospitality by Tim Shield We had our annual meeting with our bank manager this week, during which I was ask...
Devolution and Taxis
The Government have now (8th January 2026) launched the formal consultation on whether to give all local transport authorities responsibility for taxi and PHV licensing, as outlined in the English Devolution White Paper. Following ...