Licensing
Legal Update: Digital Age Verification for Alcohol Sales
Via their Blog, the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) has provided an update on the process to enable the use of digital verification services (DVS) to be used as acceptable proof of age for alcohol sales in England & Wales ...
Scottish Government look at Licensing Hours for Men’s World Cup 2026
Further to our news item last week in relation to the Government proposal to extend hours for the on sale of alcohol, should one of the Home Nation teams reach the latter stages of the Men’s World Cup 2026.This would only apply to England an...
Sign up to our Newsletter
Consultation - proposed licensing hours relaxation for FIFA men’s World Cup in 2026
As per previous international football events (most recently the UEFA Men’s Euro Championship 2024 and UEFA Women’s Euro Championship 2025) and other special occasions (e.g. Royal Weddings and His Majesty’s Coronation etc) the Go...
Updated S182 Guidance Issued
It has been a busy time on the policy front with the issue of the initial new National Licensing Policy Framework for the hospitality and leisure sectors followed this week by an update to the S182 Guidance on the 26th of November 2025. Is this t...
Michelle Hazlewood comments on the National Licensing Policy Framework for Hospitality and Leisure Sectors (NLPF) being released
Following on from the Red Tape Review, which concluded on 6th November, we have within 20 days (and one day after the Chancellor's budget) the National Licensing Policy Framework for Hospitality and Leisure Sectors (NLPF). The NLPF contains ...
Late Night Levy in Southwark Licensing Authority?
Southwark have issued a notice regarding a proposal to vary the Late Night Levy (LNL) which is currently in place. It was introduced in 2019 and is currently for the licensable activity of late night refreshment after midnight and up to 6am. The...
Temporary Event Notices for the Christmas 2025
If your premises is looking to capitalize s on the festive cheer and expand its offer to customers, and your Premises Licence does not contain a seasonal variation that meets your business needs or alternatively your Premises Licence does not have...
Call for Evidence on Alcohol Licensing Reform
The government is inviting submission of views and evidence to assist the development of a modern, proportionate, and enabling licensing system. This call for evidence, follows on from the Licensing Taskforce recommendations and the government&rs...