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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…

Legislation

New Regulations made governing online slots stake limits take effect from early April 2025

27 February 2025

Remote Casino Operators subject to new Licence Condition

Legislation

Government confirms off-sales easement will not continue beyond 31st March 2025

27 February 2025

Government proposes instead to amend Guidance to advise licensing authorities to accept minor variations to add off-sales

Legislation

Reported smoking ban in pub gardens and outdoor venues being considered by Government

29 August 2024

If the proposal became law it has the potential to have significant implications for the hospitality industry

Enforcement, Legislation

Martyn’s Law features in King’s Speech

17 July 2024

New Government commits to introduce a Protect Duty for publicly accessible premises

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

Legislation

Gambling Commission announces changes to Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP)

01 November 2023

Further obligations to apply from 2024

Legislation

Government announces consultation for Gambling Industry Statutory Levy

17 October 2023

The Government launches its consultation on the introduction of a statutory levy for gambling operators

Legislation

Government backtrack on the Worker Protection Bill

22 August 2023

The Bill will no longer re-introduce employer liability for the harassment of employees by third parties

Legislation, Pavement licence

Government extends fast track licence scheme for yet another year

14 August 2023

Extension to allow time for permanent changes under the Levelling Up Bill to take effect

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