England & Wales

06 Jun 2017

Terrorism - London Regional Counter Terrorism Protective Security Incident Update — 4th June 2017

Following events at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night, the Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub have produced a ‘London Protect’ information sheet which can be found here: 'London Regional Counter Terrorism Protectiv...

06 Jun 2017

Summary Review - First s.53D interim steps appeal dismissed

It is being reported by Cornerstone Barristers that Bedford Borough Council have successfully resisted what is thought to be the first appeal under s.53D of the Licensing Act 2003, against a decision that an interim step of suspension should conti...

06 Jun 2017

Sheffield - Project Argus - Free terrorist awareness training - 14th June 1230pm

Project Argus training is delivered by Special Branch and it is to better equip operators to deal with a terrorist incident in premises. This free training will be available on 14 June  12.30- 3.30pm 'Project ARGUS is a NaCTSO led initiative...

05 Jun 2017

Towers Hamlets Late Night Levy - new consultation launched

Further to our recent news that Towers Hamlets proposed Late Night Levy had been successfully challenged, we can confirm that the Council has re-launched its consultation about its introduction. This new consultation can be found here - http://ww...

25 May 2017

Gambling - Bingo in Pubs - the latest Chapter

We have over recent times reported on the ongoing application by Greene King to obtain a gambling operating licence to authorise higher stakes and prizes bingo in pubs. We now have the result of the latest development, being the decision by the C...

23 May 2017

Hospitality Industry urged to 'tighten security'

Following the bomb attack at the Manchester Arena last night, the hospitality industry is being urged to review security arrangements generally, but specifically in case similar attacks are planned. National Counter Terrorism Security Office guid...