Licensing

15 Feb 2024

Propel Legal Briefing - Digital identification – a look at how things might work by Luke Elford

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 14th February 2024. Cards on the table, never in my life have I had to produce ID when visiting a licensed premises or buying alcohol. Not once. I’ve no idea why. Maybe ...

08 Feb 2024

Scotland: MUP to be set at 65p per unit

We refer to our news item earlier this week on the leaked new level of minimum unit pricing in Scotland. The rumour machine on this occasion was right, the Deputy First Minister Shona Robison announced the plan on Thursday in a statement to Holyr...

07 Feb 2024

England and Scotland EURO 2024 fixtures released

The England and Scotland Group Stage fixtures for this summer’s UEFA EURO 2024 tournament have been released.  These dates are as follows: ENGLAND England v Serbia - 16th June in Gelsenkirchen England v Denmark - 20th June in&nb...

24 Jan 2024

New development in the digitisation of proof of age identification for alcohol sales

In the latest development in what has been a long running area for discussion, this being the use of digital technology in proof of age identification for the sale of alcohol, the Minister of State for Alcohol, Policing and Fire Mr. Chris Philp ha...

16 Jan 2024

Bingo in pubs and clubs - Gambling Commission Advice

The Gambling Commission are reporting an increase in the number of queries about bingo events being held in pubs and clubs, often regarding operators who organise events across GB. As a reminder of the regulatory requirements the Commission have s...

10 Jan 2024

Potential Temporary Event Notice Oportunities For Sporting Events and Bank Holidays During 2024

As 2024 has well and truly commenced, now is a good time for hospitality businesses to start planning for the up-and-coming year, specifically in identifying events and occasions that may require a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). We have created the...