England & Wales

17 Apr 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - PGB and PGB Scotland agree pause in rent reviews.

On Wednesday (15th April), the Pub Governing Body (PGB)in conjunction with the PGB of Scotland announced that they had agreed with the pub companies who follow the Tenanted and Leased codes of practice and self-regulation that all rent review nego...

16 Apr 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - New Inquiry launched

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism is launching an urgent inquiry to establish the best ways to support the recovery of businesses hit by COVID-19 – at the right time and in line with Government health advice. ...

15 Apr 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - LGA Advice

Just before the Easter weekend the Local Government Association (LGA), published a useful note providing a summary of issues councils’ licensing teams and others have raised with the LGA and outlines how these could be managed based on a set...

14 Apr 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

We have previously reported guidance issued by the Government regarding the  Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.  On Thursday 9th April, the Government updated their guidance providing new information on eligibility and pension contributio...

09 Apr 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Police Briefing

We have previously reported about guidance published by the College of Policing regarding Policing the restrictions imposed by the Government in response to the Covid19 outbreak. The National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing h...

08 Apr 2020

Covid19 - What you need to know - Letter from Kit Malthouse MP

Today Kit Malthouse MP, Minster of State for Crime & Policing, has emailed all Licensing Committees in England & Wales. A copy of the letter can be found here. The Minister urges  licensing hearing to be progressed wherever possible...