PA news
Poppleston Allen secures the highest number of Chambers Band 1 ranked licensing solicitors
16 October 2026
Poppleston Allen has once again secured its position as one of the UK's leading licensing law firms
Alcohol
Poppleston Allen is “The top licensing team in the country”
01 October 2026
The firm has a total of 11 solicitors ranked for alcohol, gaming and betting licensing
Martyn's Law
New partnership announcement for Martyn’s Law Compliance
10 September 2026
This partnership sees Poppleston Allen working with ex-Detective Superintendent for Counter Terrorism Policing, Danni Grant
PA news
Attend the UK’s largest licensing event on September 17 2026
30 June 2026
This free event offers a unique licensing learning and networking opportunity
Pavement licence
Summer Streets returns for 2026
31 March 2026
Sir Sadiq Khan relaunches London’s alfresco dining initiative to support the capital’s hospitality sector
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
PA news
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.
PA news
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
