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s.182 Guidance Updates - Greater London Authority's new powers
For the third time this year, the s.182 Guidance issued by the Home Officer has been updated. This November update reflects new licensing powers for the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London which came into force on 3rd November 2026 b...
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Increase of Closure Notices Powers
Changes to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 arising from the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will take effect on 26th October 2026 increasing powers relating to Closure Notices. The Home Office has also been revised in lin...
Newcastle upon Tyne - Scraps Late Night Levy
Hospitality businesses in Newcastle are set to benefit from a significant financial boost after Newcastle City Council voted this week to abolish the city’s Late Night Levy, ending a scheme that collected more than £215,000 annually fr...
SIA outlines next steps on Martyn’s Law implementation in September newsletter
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has issued a further update on preparations for Martyn’s Law, outlining new guidance, compliance resources and support tools ahead of the legislation's expected implementation in spring 2027. Organisati...
The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age Verification Defence to Underage Sales) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
Other than creating a new licensing scheme for selling tobacco in England and Wales (for which many more further details are awaited) the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 creates a rolling age‑of‑sale ban in which it effectively becomes illegal for reta...
SIA introduces mandatory refresher training and updated licence requirements
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has introduced new training requirements for security professionals applying for or renewing licences. Refresher training is now mandatory for door supervisors and security guards when renewing their licences...
Tourist Tax Cyngor Gwynedd
It is being reported that the volume of responses to the tourist tax consultation undertaken by Cyngor Gwynedd is such that a report cannot be legally prepared within the timescales set out by the council. The consultation “was a consultati...