England & Wales
Gambling - Marcus Boyle appointed as new Chair of Gambling Commission
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has appointed Marcus Boyle as the next chair of the Gambling Commission for a term of five years. He takes over from Bill Moyes whose five-year term in the role comes to an end this month. Mr. Boyle is a qualified a...
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COVID 19 – Live Events Reinsurance Scheme
DCMS have issued the first version of the Scheme’s rules for live events reinsurance which provides for the reinsurance by Her Majesty’s Government of certain liabilities of participating insurers in respect of events cancellation insu...
Marquees could be here to stay
Ministers are consulting on plans to allow some of the extra outdoor seating and street markets, introduced during the pandemic, to continue. However, the plans as currently identified do not appear to include al fresco style dining on roads. The ...
Covid 19 | Vaccine Passports
On 12th July, when the Prime Minister confirmed that Step Four would be taken on 19th July, he also announced plans in respect of nightclubs and other large events could make use of the NHS’s Covid Pass to verify customers status. Although w...
Pubwatch and Best Bar None to help independent licensees and operators
National Pubwatch and Best Bar None have joined forces to help independent licensees and operators to reduce alcohol-related crime and run their venues safely. With the Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed and the late-night market beginning to re...
Right to Work Checks | Covid Adjustments Extended
In response to the Covid impact, employers have been able to carry out adjusted right to work checks since the 30th March 2020. The Government have now announced that the ability to carry out adjusted checks, which are outlined below, will remain...
National Hospitality Day 18th September 2021
The 18th September is the first National Hospitality Day, the day has two purposes. Firstly, to celebrate “the UK’s dynamic and resilient restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars, along with the suppliers that support them”. But also...