PA news, Vapes & Tobacco
Poppleston Allen joins Vape licensing debate
28 November 2025
Managing Partner Graeme cushion presented how vape licensing might look at the 2025 UKVIA National Forum
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2025 Jeremy Allen Award for Excellence in Licensing winner announced
28 November 2025
Lorraine Simpson, Licensing Team Manager at St Helens Borough Council announced as award winner.
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Poppleston Allen again achieves the best Legal 500 Rankings for licensing in England and Wales
01 October 2025
The firm has a total of 12 solicitors ranked for alcohol and gaming and betting licensing and 2 Band 1…
Legislation
Government announces plans to cut red tape in boost to hospitality sector
29 July 2025
Highlights include simplifying planning and licensing regulations and fast-tracking permissions for alfresco dining and extended pub hours
Licensing hours
Government extension to licensing hours continues as Lionesses progress to the UEFA Championship 2025 final
22 July 2025
In England and Wales licensing hours will be extended by 2 hours for those premises licensed to sell alcohol until…
Legislation, Licensing hours
Pubs and bars to stay open late on May 8th for VE Day 80th anniversary
20 April 2025
It has been confirmed that pubs and bars licensed to sell alcohol until 23:00 can stay open for an extra…
Licensing hours, Pavement licence
‘Red tape’ around Licensing Act 2003 being scrutinised to boost business
14 April 2025
Potential changes to licensing in London, including the use of outdoor spaces
Martyn's Law
Martyn’s Law gets Royal Assent to become law
03 April 2025
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises Act), commonly known as Martyn’s Law, is named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22…
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Attend the UK’s largest licensing event on June 5th 2025
28 March 2025
This free event offers a unique licensing learning and networking opportunity
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Poppleston Allen Bolsters Gambling Team with Specialist Commercial Law Consultant
17 March 2025
Tom Grant to join Poppleston Allen's Gambling Team as Consultant Solicitor
Alcohol
Another Year of Outstanding Results for Licensing in The Legal Directories Keeps us at No1
24 October 2024
The only firm of licensing solicitors recommended for giving exceptionally high levels of client service and satisfaction
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Poppleston Allen celebrate 30 years at the top by hosting UK’s largest licensing event
03 May 2024
Taking place over two venues, over 120 clients and contacts enjoyed the celebrations
