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CCTV ruling favours operators

- 30 January 2012

“A recent Review in Lincolnshire has given an interesting result and muddied the waters in relation to CCTV production and conditions that are increasingly lengthy and specific in their provision. Premises are regularly and routinely faced with a request from the Police for very detailed CCTV...

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The Portman Group - 'Crunk Juce' and 'Suck & Blow'

- 24 January 2012

The Portman Group has issued a ‘Retailer Alert Bulletin’ in respect of the above products - ‘Crunk Juce’ and ‘Suck and Blow’.  The Portman Group Complaints Panel have apparently concluded that the marketing of both products breaches their code of practice in...

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SIA Licence Fees reduced - and prosecutions

- 17 January 2012

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced reductions in its fees with effect from 1st January, 2012. Individual licences for all sectors will be reduced from £245 to £220.  This reduction applies to both new applicants and those renewing existing licences after this...

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Complimentary Meals Scam

- 13 January 2012

The Caterer (13th January 2012) is reporting on an apparent complimentary meal scam to which operators should perhaps be alert.  The apparent scam involves a complaint over a meal taken and suggests or requests a complimentary meal to "restore faith in your brand".  In fact, no such meal...

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