England & Wales
The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026
The Government has brought into force legislation permitting the use of digital identification for age verification in licensed premises. The Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026 amends the mandatory licensin...
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Government Confirms Permanent Increase to TEN Limits
The Government has confirmed plans to permanently increase the number of Temporary Event Notices (TENs) that can be used at individual premises in England and Wales. Subject to Parliamentary approval the Licensing Act 2003 (Permitted Temporary Ac...
Newcastle's Late Night Levy to be Axed
It is being reported that at a meeting of Newcastle City Council Licensing Committee this week it was agreed that the current Late night Levy should be scrapped A Consultation on the proposal will now take place, with a final decision expected in...
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...
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...
6th July Extension - Mexico Vs England - World Cup 2026
On Thursday afternoon, 2nd July, the Government announced that they would utilise their recently amended powers under s.172 of the Licensing Act 2003 to allow pubs in England and Wales to open for the upcoming round of 16 game between Mexico and E...
Call from highest level for common sense regulatory approach during the World Cup
The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed has issued a letter which will hopefully be interpreted by the enforcement agencies as an instruction to approach regulation of the hospitality sphere with common sens...