Licensing
Mandatory licence condition - banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT: wine and cider duty changes
In 2014, the Government introduced a mandatory condition banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT. With effect from 21 March 2016, the duty on wine and made-wine at or below 22% ABV and high strength sparkling cider above 5.5% ...
Consultation – relaxation of licensing hours for Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations
In previous years the Government has provided a nationwide relaxation of licensing hours for events of national significance such as the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee. In Prime Minister’s Question Time today, David Cameron indicated tha...
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Gloucester City Council - Late Night Levy?
It is understood that Gloucester City Council and Gloucestershire Constabulary are in initial discussions regarding the introduction of a Late Night Levy for premises in the Gloucester licensing district which operate beyond 12 midnight.&nbs...
'Cutting Red Tape' Review - and licensing
The Cabinet Office has launched a Cutting Red Tape Review of Local Authority business regulation services, including licensing. See: https://cutting-red-tape.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/local-authorities/ Government is trying to establish where there a...
Policing and Crime Bill - have your say!
Last month we reported on the introduction of the Policing and Crime Bill. The Bill has now passed its second reading without a division and unsurprisingly without comment being passed on the licensing elements. This means the next stage is for MP...
Alcohol Wholesalers Registration Scheme - just three weeks to go!
We have repeatedly reminded that from 1 January 2016, businesses with a UK establishment who ‘wholesale’ alcohol to other businesses at or after the duty point must apply to HMRC for AWRS approval and do s...
British Summer Time and Easter - be aware and be prepared!
Easter falls relatively early this year - the weekend of 26/27 March. However BST (or more properly Daylight Saving Time) also starts at 1.00am Sunday 27 March 2016 (NB this is the night of Easter Saturday/Sunday), when 1.00am immediately be...
Age-restricted products and services - reminder
News in the press of ‘kitchen knives, razor blades and an axe illegally sold to teenagers in a test purchase operation across West Yorkshire’ recently is a reminder that not just alcohol and tobacco are age restricted and that test pur...