Legislation
London’s Nightlife Taskforce proposal to boost night-time economy
29 January 2026
Sadiq Khan’s Nightlife Taskforce has set out 23 recommendations across 10 areas to help protect, support and grow London’s nightlife
Gambling
Gambling Commission announce new Gaming Machine Rules
29 January 2026
The Commission has confirmed it will introduce a new licence condition
Licensing hours
The Licensing Hours Extension Bill moves to Royal Assent
29 January 2026
The Bill passed its final reading in the House of Lords
Gambling
DCMS launches consultation on proposed changes to Gambling Commission Fees from October 2026
28 January 2026
The consultation closes on the 29th March 2026
Licensing hours
Update on relaxing licensing hours for the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup finals & business rates cut for pubs and live music venues
27 January 2026
The Government has today issued a press release announcing a support package to back pubs
Temporary event notice
Don’t get caught offside. Get your Super Bowl TEN in before the clock runs out
15 January 2026
The Super Bowl (LX) is due to be held on Sunday 8th February in the San Francisco Bay Area
Cumulative impact policy
Brighton & Hove City Council revises its Statement of Licensing Policy
14 January 2026
Removing its Cumulative Impact Assessment and introducing the ‘Good Operator policy’
PA news
Poppleston Allen sponsor the 2026 National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans Award
09 January 2026
The award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a police officer or member of police staff
Legislation
Licensing guidance for FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026
18 December 2025
Free flowchart showing England kick off dates and times, including standard and late TEN dates
Legislation
The Government launch a consultation on relaxing licensing hours for the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup finals
05 December 2025
Government reveals plans to allow Pubs and bars in England and Wales to stay open for longer
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.
