England & Wales

12 Apr 2016

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...

12 Apr 2016

Late Night Levy - East Yorkshire/Beverley deferred

Propel is reporting that plans for Late Night Levy in East Yorkshire have been deferred following police objections.  See our previous news article: 'Beverley - Late Night Levy'. Plans for a Late Night Levy in East Yorkshire have been postpo...

08 Apr 2016

Relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations - update

We are seeing reports that the proposed extension to celebrate the Queen’s birthday has in fact been granted.  As of this afternoon, this is NOT the case.  Although imminently expected, this anticipated extension has yet to receive...

23 Mar 2016

Modern Crime Prevention Strategy Released

The Home Office has released the Modern Crime Prevention Strategy which identifies 6 key drivers of crime, one of which is alcohol. Within the Strategy introduction, it confirms that crime has consistently fallen over the last 20 years. However, w...

23 Mar 2016

Consultation – relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations

In previous years the Government has provided a nationwide relaxation of licensing hours for events of national significance such as the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee. In Prime Minister’s Question Time today, David Cameron indicated tha...

22 Mar 2016

Wales - Takeaway food businesses and food hygiene ratings

In November 2013, the Food Hygiene Rating (Wales) Act 2013 made it compulsory for all food businesses to publicly display their food hygiene rating on their premises. From 28 November 2016, takeaway food businesses in Wales will be required to rem...