Industry News

21 Apr 2023

Scotland to delay Deposit Return Scheme until March 2024

Further to previous news on Scotland’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) (see link below), Scotland’s First Minister Mr Humza Yousaf MSP, has announced that the DRS will not be launched until March 2024. The DRS planned to see 20p a...

20 Apr 2023

PCA Ruling

It is reported that the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has agreed terms of the settlement with Star Pubs and Bars (part of Heineken) as to the extent of the fine payable. The fine was imposed in 2020 following the PCA report that Star Pubs and Bars ...

17 Apr 2023

Lawfulness of Remote Licensing Hearings Questioned

A south London nightclub (Silks) has, as part of its appeal against the revocation of its premises licence, sought to challenge the ability of the respondent licensing authority (the London Borough of Lewisham) to hold remote licensing hearings. ...

17 Apr 2023

Bolton to Consider Late Night Levy

In recent times we have seen a number of councils terminate their late-night levies in an attempt to help promote the high street and hospitality in the area, however, it is reported that Bolton are looking to introduce a late-night levy from Janu...

11 Apr 2023

Enforcement against sales of Vapes and E-cigarettes

This comes after research by the NHS  for 2021 reported usage of e-cigarettes had risen to 9% among 11 to 15-year-olds in England - up from 6% in 2018. And that vaping among 15-year-old girls had jumped from 10% to 21%. There is concern tha...

06 Apr 2023

Westminster City Council Launch Women’s Night Safety Campaign

As one of the most popular destinations to visit in London, Westminster sees thousands of people take advantage of its bustling nightlife. Westminster City Council has recently launched its ‘It’s Her City Too’ campaign centring ...