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Latest on Digital ID
This morning the air waves have been full of interviews as to the introduction of Digital ID, which has been a point of interest for hospitality for some time in relation to having a more secure method for assessing the age of customers who seek t...
CIA in Warrington up for review
CIA’s come and go, and since the end of the lockdown period, a number of Cumulative Impact Areas(CIA) have disappeared when the evidence to support their continuation no longer exists. Warrington Council, on behalf of its Licensing Authorit...
Welsh Government consulting on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation in relation to the minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Wales beyond March 2026 and raising the unit price from 50p to 65p. This consultation seeks views on: Whether minimum pricing for alcoh...
Business rate cuts for the high street
Business Secretary, the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds has again reiterated over the weekend the government’s plan to permanently cut business rates for the high street. At present 250,000 retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties rec...
Government plans to slash red tape and breathe new life into the high street
The government has announced a major overhaul of planning and licensing rules that could make it easier and quicker to launch new cafés, bars, music venues, and alfresco dining spots, especially in disused high street units. As part of a p...
Congratulations to the Lionesses - what this means for licensing hours for the Semi-Final
Congratulations to the Lionesses for their great comeback against Sweden last night (17th July), coming from 2-0 down and eventually winning on penalties in a nail-biting finish. As well as meaning the team progress to the semi-finals, and hopefu...