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Southwark - Unanimously approve introduction of Late Night Levy
We have previously reported on the progress of a proposed Southwark Late Night Levy Scheme (Levy). On Wednesday evening (17th July), at a full Council Assembly, Southwark councillors unanimously approved the introduction of a Levy in respect...
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Scotland - Alcohol sales drop; as minimum price kicks in?
In an article published online by the BBC on 19th June, it has been reported that less alcohol was sold in 2018 than any year since records began in the early 1990s, according to a new report produced by NHS Health Scotland. This ...
Gambling - New House of Lords Select Committee Formed
On the 13th June 2019 a new House of Lords Select Committee was constituted. The new Committee, chaired by Lord Grade of Yarmouth the former Controller of BBC1, has been established to report on the Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Indu...
New initiative "Ask for Clive"
Initially started in Hertfordshire to promote inclusivity and reduce discrimination against the LGBT+ community, the Ask for Clive Scheme provides a mechanism for premises to create welcoming places which endorse the ethos of zero tolerance on dis...
Allergens - 'Natasha's Law' to be introduced by summer 2021
A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, the Government has announced today in a drive to protect the country’s two million food allergy sufferers. Following the death of Natasha Edn...
Food Standards Authority - allergens reminder and update
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) provides many resources for businesses to promote and enhance food safety generally. In terms of allergens (an issue never far from unwanted headlines), this includes on-line training modules which can be found her...
“Smart?” water; Sheffield Licensed Premises get Smartwater Scheme funding from Sheffield BID.
Twenty-Five Licensed venues across Sheffield have engaged in a new scheme funded by Sheffield BID (Business Improvement District). Staff at the venues have received training in the use of Smartwater, each batch with its own DNA-...