Licensing

21 Mar 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020

As previously reported the Coronavirus Bill, which currently includes specific powers to issue directions relating to events, gatherings and premises, is making its way through Parliament it’s 2nd reading is scheduled for 23rd March. Before...

21 Mar 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Latest Government Announcements.

On Friday evening a seismic, but not unexpected, announcement was made by the Prime Minister in his daily evening press conference. Prime Minister Johnson announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants should close with effect from Friday e...

20 Mar 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - National Business Crime Centre Advice

Today the Metropolitan Police Business Crime Hub has produced the following crime prevention tips that may assist your organisations during this extraordinary time. Here is a link to the letter from Chief Inspector Holdaway which includes advice ...

20 Mar 2020

Covid 19 - What you need to know - Licence fees

In these unprecedented times and with enormous financial pressures placed on the leisure industry, even small steps may well help licensed premises be able to stay afloat, even for a little bit longer whilst everyone waits with baited breath for a...

18 Mar 2020

Coronavirus - What you need to know - Planning rules to be relaxed

The Government has announced that Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak. Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “We are committed to doing eve...

17 Mar 2020

Coronavirus – Euro 2020 / Sporting Updates

It has been reported today that Euro 2020 will be postponed according to multiple European football associations, likely to be signed off by UEFA later today. In addition, broadcasters Sky and BT have been reported to announce they will suspend b...