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BBPA Issues World Cup Guidance
The British Beer & Pub Association has issued new national guidance for pubs and bars preparing to screen 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures. Developed with UKHospitality, the BII, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and supported by National ...
Propel legal Briefing: The evolving challenge of evidence in licensing hearings by Michelle Hazlewood
First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 13th May 2026 Over the years, I have appeared at countless licensing hearings, both before modern Licensing Sub Committees and, under the previous regime, before Magistrates who we...
Licensing and Planning - R (Jaks) v Secretary of State
Licensing and planning have long been treated as distinct regimes, a principle embedded since the Licensing Act 2003 and repeated in the latest s.182 Guidance (para 8.7) and many local licensing policies. Despite this separation, the two often ove...
Tobacco and Vapes Bill Reaches Final Stage Before Becoming Law
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has now completed its passage through Parliament, with the House of Commons and House of Lords agreeing the final text during the consideration of amendments on 20th April 2026. The Bill now awaits Royal Assent, after w...
First Conviction for false statements in licensing proceedings
The more observant may have noticed the warning contained in all Licensing application notices: “It is an offence for anyone knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with a Licence Application.” It has been so ...
Martyn's Law Update - SIA Consultation
In addition to the guidance published today by the Home Office pursuant to s.27 the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (‘the Act’), the SIA have today launched their own consultation. Ats the nominated authority to enforce th...