England & Wales
Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - approved!
This, as set out below, has now had final Parliamentary approval. The House of Lords this morning approved the proposed relaxation of the licensing hours for the Queen’s birthday as anticipated. This is the final required piece i...
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Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations 22/04/2016 Update
We have previously news developments here – 'Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - latest'. We can confirm that the Fourth Delegated Legislation Committee will consider the formal Order to give effect ...
Late Night Levy - CAMRA and BBPA joint approach - breaking news
The British Beer & Pub Association and the Campaign for Real Ale have joined forces to publish a new report on the impact of the Late Night Levy on the pub sector. The report, ‘Supporting a safer night time economy’ urges councils...
Licensing Review - when is the crime prevention objective engaged?
Cornerstone Barristers (Philip Kolvin) are reporting a significant High Court judgment which establishes that it is not necessary for a prosecution to be brought in order for the crime prevention objective to be engaged. In an earlier hearin...
Managing Euro 2016 Success - Guidance
With less than two months to go until the start of Euro 2016 and with three home nations taking part, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has just released definitive guidance for pubs planning on making the most of the tournament. ...
Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations 13/04/2016 update
We last updated on this a few days ago and we have just heard that the Government has considered responses to the consultation on relaxing licensing hours for the 90th birthday of the Queen and has decided that, subject to parliamentary appro...
Food Waste: key facts, policy and trends in the UK - Parliamentary briefing
A House of Commons Library Briefing has just been released which includes some key food waste facts and trends; an explanation of the impacts of food waste; food waste policy and legislation; information on the UK voluntary initiatives in place to...