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CCTV could be mandatory in taxis under new devolution bill
CCTV in taxis and private hire vehicles could become a mandatory requirement under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. The proposal would mark a significant shift from the current local licensing rules, where CCTV is not a comp...
New s.182 Guidance and London Strategic Licensing Policy
On Thursday 12 February, three significant, and closely connected, developments emerged in the licensing sphere, particularly for London. The first was the publication of a Draft London Strategic Licensing Policy 2026–31 by the Mayor of Lon...
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Propel legal Briefing: Dark kitchens: the rise of delivery-only food by Karen Lush
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th February 2026 Dark kitchens: the rise of delivery-only food by Karen Lush I recently came across the headline: “One in seven food delivery businesses in England are dar...
Wales to extend and increase minimum unit price
Wales to extend and increase minimum unit price. Members of the Senedd have passed regulations to extend the minimum pricing for alcohol policy and to increase the minimum unit price from 50p to 65p, to mirror the rate in Scotland. The increase ...
Scotland - Scottish Executive trying to encourage an un official Bank Holiday for World Cup
It is reported that despite a Royal Proclamation and the Scottish Executive trying to encourage an unofficial Bank Holiday for the day after the first world cup match played by Scotland support is not forthcoming. This will be the first time Scotl...
The London Nightlife Taskforce Report is released
Last year the London Mayor called for representatives from across London’s diverse nightlife businesses and communities to form an independent Nightlife Taskforce to address the growing pressures and challenges currently faced by the capital...
Support package for pubs announced
The Government has today revealed its much anticipated support package for pubs. The principle announcement is that pubs will receive a 15% cut to new business rates bills from April 2026 followed by a two-year real-terms freeze and that this wil...
First extensions announced in Scotland by Aberdeen City Licensing Board for the Men’s Football World Cup
We have previously given updates around the upcoming Men’s football World Cup in Summer 2026, and what may happen or be required around licensing hours within both England and Wales, and Scotland. In Scotland there is currently no action be...