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29 Jul 2025

Gambling | Non-Remote Casino Sector | Legislative Changes

In April 2023, a White Paper was published by Conservative government outlining their plans for modernising the regulation of the gambling sector including a series of key proposals specifically relating to the land-based gambling sector. Followi...

29 Jul 2025

Transport Committee Inquiry | Licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles

FOR COMMENT & POSTING   The Transport Committee is currently accepting evidence, until Monday 8th September, in their inquiry into Licensing reform of Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).   The aim of the inquiry is to examine...

28 Jul 2025

Department for Transport | Taxi Reform

Following the issue of Baroness Casey's audit on group-based child sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse ('grooming gangs') in June, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, Minister of State (Department for Transport), has confirmed in an answer to a question ...

28 Jul 2025

Business rate cuts for the high street

Business Secretary, the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds has again reiterated over the weekend the government’s plan to permanently cut business rates for the high street.  At present 250,000 retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties rec...

28 Jul 2025

Government plans to slash red tape and breathe new life into the high street

The government has announced a major overhaul of planning and licensing rules that could make it easier and quicker to launch new cafés, bars, music venues, and alfresco dining spots, especially in disused high street units. As part of a p...

18 Jul 2025

Congratulations to the Lionesses - what this means for licensing hours for the Semi-Final

Congratulations to the Lionesses for their great comeback against Sweden last night (17th July), coming from 2-0 down and eventually winning on penalties in a nail-biting finish. As well as meaning the team progress to the semi-finals, and hopefu...