Legislation
Government announces consultation on whether to amend the Licensing Act to allow for digital age verification in light of new technology
24 January 2024
Consultation to last 8 weeks
PA news
Licensing London’s oldest pub theatre
16 January 2024
Award winning licensing team petition for a premises licence for the famous King's Head Theatre
PA news
Biggest legal licensing reads of 2023
11 January 2024
Here is our top 10 biggest alcohol and gambling licensing reads of 2023 – totalling over 30,000 views.
Alcohol, Festivals & Entertainment
Spiking – Government publish advice and support information
05 January 2024
The Government has published information with advice, support, guidance and factsheets regarding drinks spiking
PA news
Opening hours over the holiday period
22 December 2023
Christmas hours Below are our opening hours over the festive period Friday 22nd December: 9am to 1pm Monday 25th December:…
Gambling
Gambling Commission launches Consultations for Effective Regulation
18 December 2023
Proposed changes to Financial Penalty Calculations and Financial Key Event Reporting
Bolton Council have re-launched a new consultation on the Late-Night Levy
11 December 2023
Bolton Council has re-launched a new consultation on the Late-Night Levy
Gambling
Further Gambling Regulation Consultations Published
30 November 2023
The Gambling Commission launches new set of consultations on proposals from the Gambling Act Review White Paper
Licensing hours
Government to consult on later trading hours for pubs and bars for UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament
28 November 2023
The Licensing Act allows the extending of hours on occasions which are of “exceptional national or international significance“
Licensing hours
Check your premises licence – Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday this year
27 November 2023
There is still time for a TEN if your Sunday hours aren’t enough
Publications
Keeping you on the right side of licensing law this Christmas
23 November 2023
A simple guide on avoiding common issues that can arise over the festive period in England & Wales
PA news
2023 Jeremy Allen Award for Excellence in Licensing winner announced
20 November 2023
John Miley, National Chair for National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers walks away with the 2023 Award
