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“Your starter for ten…” - Sign up for PubAID “Worlds Biggest Pub Quiz”
The Charity event, now in its fourth year, will run from the 3rd to the 7th March. It raises money for good causes and is this year supporting Prostrate Cancer UK. Last year over 1,500 pubs took part, raising over £190,000. The event is fre...
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Consultation on amended allergen information provisions
The Government (through Defra) has today launched a consultation on proposed amendments to regulations relating to allergen information for foods that are prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) to the consumer on the same premises from which they are so...
Rugby - the 6 Nations is almost here...
A reminder – in case of interest for possible trade opportunities - that the 6 Nations rugby is almost upon us. Dates and times of fixtures follow: ROUND ONEFrance v Wales, Friday Feb 1, 8.00pm (UK & Ireland), ParisScotland v Italy, Sa...
Scotland - Personal licence renewal fee consultation summary of responses
As previously reported, the Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 introduced the personal licence renewal fee at £50 (on 1 October 2018) following a brief consultation. Subsequently, the Scottish Government released th...
Late Night Levy for takeaways
The Policing and Crime Act 2017 contains amendments to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, which after commencement will: allow licensing authorities to target the Late Night Levy in geographical areas (rather than for it to app...
Home Secretary Announces new Skills-based immigration system
The long awaited publication of the Governments future (post Brexit) immigration plan has now been announced after several delays. The White Paper proposals will, in line with the recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee; remove ...
New licensing application forms - Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 were laid before Parliament yesterday and will come into effect on 28 January 2019. The Regulations update the following application forms: Personal lic...