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26 Sep 2025

Latest on Digital ID

This morning the air waves have been full of interviews as to the introduction of Digital ID, which has been a point of interest for hospitality for some time in relation to having a more secure method for assessing the age of customers who seek t...

11 Sep 2025

Propel Legel Briefing: Papers, please by Chris Grunert

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 10th September 2025 Papers, please by Chris Grunert I will openly admit that I am addicted to WhatsApp groups. Most are just for managing my kids’ jam-packed social lives, a...

10 Sep 2025

Further calls for Taxi and PHV reforms

Following the announcement of UK Transport Committee’s inquiry into licensing and standards in the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) sectors, the Institute of Licensing (IoL) has submitted a comprehensive response to the inquiry’s ca...

10 Sep 2025

CIA in Warrington up for review

CIA’s come and go, and since the end of the lockdown period, a number of Cumulative Impact Areas(CIA) have disappeared when the evidence to support their continuation no longer exists. Warrington Council, on behalf of its Licensing Authorit...

14 Aug 2025

Welsh Government consulting on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP)

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation in relation to the minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Wales beyond March 2026 and raising the unit price from 50p to 65p. This consultation seeks views on: Whether minimum pricing for alcoh...

14 Aug 2025

Propel Legel Briefing: Your outdoor entertainment survival guide: part two by Karen Lush

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 13th August 2025 Your outdoor entertainment survival guide: part two by Karen Lush The sun is still shining, pints are still pouring, and for many venues, outdoor areas remain the...