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Newcastle follow Gateshead in restriction on takeaways
Newcastle City Council has confirmed the adoption of a policy to restrict the grant of planning for new takeaway premises. This follows a similar policy adopted by Gateshead Council a few years ago and is in an attempt to curb child obesity. Unli...
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King Charles III - New banknotes come into circulation
As we’ve previously reported new banknotes for £5, £10, £20 and £50 denominations have today (Wednesday 5th June 2024) entered circulation featuring a portrait of King Charles III. No other changes to the existing de...
Euro Championships | Extended Hours
We recently reported that the Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024 came into force on 25th May. The Order means that should the men’s senior football team representing England or Scotland...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill | Update
Following on from yesterday’s article regarding the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, Emma Lewell-Buck, who was one of two MPs who sponsored the Bill, has confirmed that the Bill was not included in the ‘wash up’ and h...
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
In December 2023, the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons. Earlier this month it had its third reading in the Commons followed by its first reading in the House of Lords. As per the Government overview of...
Licensing Act 2003 (UEFA European Football Championship Licensing Hours) Order 2024
We reported earlier this month that the Government was intending to extend licensing hours to 1am for pubs in England and Wales if either England or Scotland reach the semi-finals for final of the Euros taking place this summer. The calling of th...
Festival drug testing
We reported on the position of drug testing at festivals last year and it has been confirmed that the Home Office has already issued a number of licences to allow, under strict conditions, drug testing organisations to be present and operate at so...