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Poppleston Allen secures the highest number of Chambers Band 1 ranked licensing solicitors
16 October 2026
Poppleston Allen has once again secured its position as one of the UK's leading licensing law firms
Legislation
Mayor of London Call-In Powers for Licensing Applications: What Operators Need to Know
16 October 2026
A significant change to London's licensing landscape is set to take effect from 3rd November 2026
Temporary event notice
Fury v Joshua: Late night licensing considerations for licensed premises
12 October 2026
The highly anticipated Fury v Joshua boxing match is expected to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday 11…
Late night levy
Newcastle City Council revokes Late Night Levy
08 October 2026
The Levy will end on 31 October 2026
Alcohol
Poppleston Allen is “The top licensing team in the country”
01 October 2026
The firm has a total of 11 solicitors ranked for alcohol, gaming and betting licensing
Gambling
Gaming Machine Technical Standards to change
30 September 2026
The Gambling Commission has published its response to the consultation on the Gaming Machine Technical Standards
Alcohol
Could football fans soon be drinking alcohol whilst watching men’s football from the stands
28 September 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests Labour could consider changing the rules on fans drinking alcohol in the stands
Vapes & Tobacco
Tobacco & Vapes Update: New Age Verification Defence
25 September 2026
New statutory age verification defence for vaping, nicotine and tobacco sales from 1 January 2027
Vapes & Tobacco
Tobacco & Vapes – Changes to age of sale restrictions
24 September 2026
Age of sale changes for vaping and nicotine products come into force this October 2026 and for tobacco products in…
Alcohol
Reminder – Wales increases minimum unit price for alcohol
23 September 2026
Revised minimum unit price will come into force in Wales on 1 October 2026
Legislation
Westminster City Council adopts new Statement of Licensing Policy 2026
17 September 2026
Full Council adopted the revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 on 16 September 2026, following a recommendation from the Cabinet…
Temporary event notice
Government’s proposal to increase number of Temporary Event Notices
16 September 2026
On 10th September 2026 the Minister of State at the Home Office laid before Parliament the Licensing Act 2003 (Permitted…
