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75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – Government announce Plan to Extend Licensing Hours in England and Wales
Next year marks the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with celebrations and community events across the country to remember the contribution of British, Commonwealth and Allied Armed Forces personnel and all those citizens who contrib...
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Edinburgh - SEV resolution
On Monday (21st October) Edinburgh City Council’s Regulatory Committee will meet to consider the results of their consultation regarding the adoption of SEV provision. It is anticipated that the relevant provisions of the Air Weapons and Li...
Chambers and Partners - They're like buses...
On Wednesday the 2020 Chambers and Partners rankings were published and again John Gaunt & Partners retained their position as a top ranked firm for Licensing. Like buses, this prestigious recognition follows very soon after the publica...
Scotland - Fireworks - consultation outcome
The Scottish Government has just published the results of its recent consultation on fireworks. The focus of the consultation was on gathering the public's views on the use and regulation of fireworks in Scotland. In total, 16,420 responses were ...
British Summer Time ends at 2am Sunday 27 October 2019
A reminder that British Summer Time (or as it may be more properly called Daylight Saving Time) ends at 2am Sunday 27 October 2019. This means that at 2am on that Sunday, the time becomes 1am and premises entitled to trade to 2am or later can enjo...
“Your starter for ten…” - register your interest for PubAID “Worlds Biggest Pub Quiz”
The World’s Biggest Pub Quiz will return next year with a new official charity partner – Action Against Hunger. This year’s quiz involved 1,400 pubs and raised more than £230,000 for Prostate Cancer UK The event, organized...
Food Standards Agency (FSA) announces new plans to enhance protection for people with food allergies and intolerances
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board have confirmed a series of new measures to protect those with food allergies and intolerances. The measures were discussed as part of their quarterly Board meeting on Wednesday 18 September in Belfast. ...