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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...
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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...
New digitial age verification (DAV) regulations expected in October
The Home Office has indicated that regulations permitting the use of digital verification services for alcohol age checks are expected to take effect in October. In a recent policy update, it is reported that a Home Office policy adviser stated t...
Propel Legal Update: Brave New World – the advance of digital ID in hospitality by Jon Wallsgrove and Karen Lush
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 8th July 2026 Brave New World – the advance of digital ID in hospitality by Jon Wallsgrove and Karen Lush We are continually amazed by how rapidly technology is reshaping th...
Potential outdoor seating consultation
At the end of last month Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP asked a written question as to what work the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government was undertaking with London Councils “to expedite approval processes for independent hospitali...