Gambling
DCMS update on society lottery sales limits and prize draws
27 June 2025
The update follows changes proposed in the White Paper in December 2023
Alcohol, Legislation
The Data (Use and Access) Bill receives Royal Assent making it law in the UK
20 June 2025
The Act enables the use of digital ID in the United Kingdom
Pavement licence
Tables Take to the Streets: London’s Outdoor Dining Revival
19 June 2025
Mayor of London announces ‘Summer Streets’ initiative to help boost al fresco dining this summer
PA news
Licensing solicitor joins hospitality front line for National Licensing Week
12 June 2025
Pouring pints for National Licensing Week
PA news
Nominations for the 2025 Jeremy Allen Licensing Award are now open
09 June 2025
Now in its 14th year, this is the trade’s leading licensing award
PA news
Licensing Solicitor takes on 220km cycle and raises over £1000 for Licensed Trade Charities
05 June 2025
Through Pedalling for Pubs Felix Faulkner raises funds for the Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away
Gambling
Office for Statistics Regulation recommends changes to Gambling Survey for Great Britain
29 May 2025
Office for Statistics Regulation recommends 9 changes to Gambling Survey for Great Britain to more strongly align with the Code…
Legislation, Licensing hours
Home Office confirms extension of licensing hours for Women’s Euros
15 May 2025
The extension will apply if England or Wales reach the semi-final and/or final
Legislation, Licensing hours
Government confirms extended opening hours for pubs and bars for VE Day
08 May 2025
The Order applies for the evening of 8th May only
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…
PA news
Emergency contact over Easter 2025
17 April 2025
Our offices are closed for the bank holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday 22 April. If you have an…
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