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Government Launches Review of Pub and Hotel Business Rates Valuations
The Government has announced an independent review of the business rates valuation system for pubs and hotels, following widespread concern that current assessment methods no longer accurately reflect trading conditions across the hospitality sect...
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Potential Planning changes
As each day passes, we are seeing more announcements from No.10 on potential tweaks to the regulatory landscape with a view to stimulating economic growth and bringing back life to the High Street. Yesterday was no different with two potential tw...
Digital Proofs of Age for Alcohol Sales: New Regulations Laid Before Parliament
The Government has today laid before Parliament the Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026. Subject to parliamentary approval and commencement, the Order will permit retailers and hospitality businesses in Engl...
Scotland - Edinburgh Tourist's Now Pay Tax
Further to our previous news items regarding the adoption of the option to raise local Tourist Taxes we can confirm the tax is now live in Edinburgh. UKHospitality are continuing to campaign about the impact in particular about the impact of the l...
Welsh Government launches £2 million accessibility fund
For full details see link Croeso i Bawb | Industry Applications to the fund can be made by hospitality operators so long as it falls into the criteria of physical improvements that remove barriers for visitors. These changes can make visits ...
Major changes proposed to wedding laws
Only a few years ago the Government changed rules relating to wedding ceremony venues so that it was easier for built premises with the relevant licence to hold ceremonies in ‘linked outdoor areas’. Now the Government has issued a maj...
Further operating hours relaxation for remaining World Cup Games
Yesterday further legislation was laid before Parliament and approved to cover off the possibility of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances during the final games. It only applies for England match which is delayed. Under The Licensing A...