Covid-19
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 came into effect today
26 March 2020
These Regulations revoke and replace The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020
Covid-19
The Government has today introduced The Coronavirus Act 2020 which comes into effect immediately
25 March 2020
Here is a brief summary of the main provisions that touch on the licensed trade
Covid-19
Government issue further guidance on closure of non-essential businesses and premises
24 March 2020
Sanctions for premises who fail to comply
Covid-19
Government passes New Health Protection Regulations to deal with Covid-19 closures
21 March 2020
New Health Protections Regulations came into force TODAY
Off-sales
Government to relax planning rules to allow pubs and restaurants to operate as takeaways
18 March 2020
The government will allow all pubs and restaurants to provide hot food takeaways in response to the coronavirus outbreak
London Council pulls proposal to adopt the Late Night Levy
18 March 2020
The Late Night Levy will no longer be considered at the Full Council meeting this month
Covid-19
Coronavirus-related briefings
17 March 2020
First coronavirus-related briefing to aid operators
Gambling
Online gambling operators reminded of deadline to register and integrate with national online self-exclusion scheme (GAMSTOP)
28 February 2020
National self-exclusion scheme mandatory requirement to take effect from 31st March 2020
Minimum unit pricing
Welsh Minimum Unit Pricing comes into force Monday 2 March 2020
27 February 2020
The cap of 50p applies to all licensed premises
Age
PASS Opens New Consultation on Standards for Digital Proof of Age
17 February 2020
PASS are seeking views on how digital proof of age should be presented and verified
Licensing hours
Government confirms extended hours for licensed premises to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day
13 February 2020
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed licensed premises in England & Wales will be able to open for longer…
Gambling
Online Gambling Operators reminded of obligation to participate in GAMSTOP by 31st March 2020
29 January 2020
National online multi-operator self-exclusion scheme mandatory for remote operators
