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Fake reviews to be made illegal
The government has announced it will be granting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), enhanced powers to combat fake reviews by making it illegal to pay someone to write or host a fake review. These new measures will come into effect follo...
Drugs Associated with Spiking Reclassified
On 13th April the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, announced the reclassification of three drugs associated drinks ‘spiking’ meaning greater sentences for those found to be in possession of the drug as well as those with connections to its...
A Jubilee opportunity?
You will no doubt be aware, not least from our recent news article ('Licensing Hours to be Extended for Queens Platinum Jubilee') that the government will be relaxing licensing hours for the Queens Platinum Jubilee on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of...
Larger Restaurant chains now required to show calories
In a move by the Government to combat obesity and assist consumers in making healthy choices, large food and drink businesses with over 250 employees are now being required to display the number of calories in meals on their menus, websites, and o...
AXA said not to be appealing Corbin & King decision
Further to the recent High Court decision in the Corbin & King Limited v AXA Insurance Uk Plc case handed down on the 25 February 2022, it has been reported that AXA insurance do not intend to appeal this decision. Should this be the case, the...
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022
Yesterday was the last day of the general moratorium on commercial evictions and restrictions on Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) in England and Wales, but eligible firms remain protected for the next 6 months during which arbitration can b...