Banning the sale of alcohol below the cost of duty plus VAT - new mandatory condition delayed

Following the proposed implementation of the new mandatory licence condition by way of the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) Order 2014 (see our previous article here), it has been reported that the Home Office has delayed the relevant commencement date.

The new date for implementation has been suggested as mid-May but no exact date has been provided as yet.

We will keep you apprised of developments.