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Nitrous Oxide Ban Update
We have previously reported on the government’s intention to address the increased use of Nitrous Oxide as a drug, particularly by younger users, by banning it. The ban will come into force on November 8th and will make nitrous oxide a cont...
Rapid delivery businesses - under aged sales prevention guide
The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (‘RASG’) has issued a best practice guidance to assist rapid delivery businesses selling age-restricted products. The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group was established in 2005 by national ret...
Temporary Event Notices - Rugby World Cup final and Tyson Fury
England’s victory over Fiji on the weekend leaves them in the unexpected position of being the only remaining northern hemisphere team left in the competition after quarter-final exits for France, Ireland and Wales. Their next game is there...
Bank of England Scheme to check bank note
Although consumers are using less cash on a daily basis the main area of use is within the hospitality sector and profits can be easily diminished when a number of counterfeit notes are accepted and then can not be deposited with bank. The Bank o...
Single-use plastic item ban imminently in force
From Sunday 1 October 2023 onwards within England there will be a ban and restrictions on a range of single-use plastic items as part of the Government’s wider efforts to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste by 2042. This will include a ba...
Government consultation on change to definition of "alcohol-free."
The Government has launched a public consultation on whether to change the existing definition of alcohol-free. Currently, for a drink to be labelled as alcohol-free in the UK it must contain 0.05% ABV (Alcohol By Volume) or less. This ...