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30 Jan 2017

Gambling - Licensed Premises Notification (LPN) 'to go'?

Business in Licensing (BIL) and Gambling Business Group (GBG) are proposing that the requirement for premises licence holders to notify Licensing Authorities that they wish to use their automatic entitlement of up to two gaming machines be removed...

27 Jan 2017

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy

Further to our news last month on this proposed levy, a House of Commons library briefing has just been published which provides an overview of the proposed Soft Drinks Industry Levy, and a background on sugar and health. The 2016 Budget pre...

26 Jan 2017

Gambling - New Commission Consultation

The Gambling Commission today launched their latest consultation.  Entitled “Changes to our enforcement strategy: putting the consumer first” the consultation sets out our proposals for what the Commission refers to as “a ne...

19 Jan 2017

LNL - Tower Hamlets

At a Council meeting on 18th January Tower Hamlets became the latest Authority to approve a Late Night Levy (LNL) scheme.  We have previously reported on the Council’s LNL consultation. The LNL which will effect premises operating betw...

18 Jan 2017

Gambling - Horse Race Levy for Online Bookmakers

On 31st January 2017 the Horse Racing Levy (HRL) will be extended to include bookmakers who operate remotely (principally online) and hold the required remote operating licence (within the meaning given by the Gambling Act 2005) allowing them to t...

17 Jan 2017

Scotland - and JG&P!

One week (this week) - three significant new build developments, three hearings before three different Boards – Aberdeen, East Dumbarton and Glasgow – and three different partners in attendance.