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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government Publishes Covid-19 Plan
Following Prime Minister Johnson’s address to the nation yesterday evening the Government have now published their plans for moving to the next phase of its response to the virus. The Government describes their strategy as ‘a cautious...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Gambling - Extension for Regulatory returns
In light of the current pandemic and following feedback from Operators, the Gambling Commission have announced an additional four weeks (28 days) for Operators to submit their regulatory returns. For annual returns, the window has been extended t...
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Gambling - Four new Commissioners appointed to Gambling Commission.
On 30th April 2020, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport appointed 4 new Commissions to the Gambling Commission for 5 year terms. The new Commissions are Terry Babbs, Brian Bannister, Jo Hill and Sir Martin Narey. The Gambl...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Business rates revaluations delayed to 2022
A revaluation of business rates will no longer take place in 2021 to help reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus, the Government has announced. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “We have list...
United Trade Action Group refused permission for JR in Uber Appeal.
We have previously reported on Uber’s Appeal against Transport for London’s (TfL’s) decision to deny the renewal of their Private Hire Operator’s licence.At a recent hearing held remotely via video link, Mr Justice Robin Kn...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland - Framework for exiting lockdown
At her daily update yesterday (5th May) the First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, outline a framework for potentially relaxing lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Although reiterating her government’s commitment to taking a unified ap...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Closing certain businesses and venues in England (Guidance)
On 1st May the Government updated their guidance regarding the closure of certain businesses and venues in England. Some of the updates to the guidance include: Clarification that room service in hotels and accommodation is permitted. Ciropract...
New smoking laws coming into effect on 20th May 2020.
From the 20th May 2020 new further parts of the Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) will come into force impacting the UK market. From 20th May, cigarettes and roll your own tobacco products with more than a 3% market share may no longer have...