England & Wales

23 May 2025

Underage Sales Prosecution

It has been reported that North Staffordshire Magistrates Court has issued fines and costs order against a licensee following a successful prosecution for underage sales, the total amount ordered to be paid being £5288.00 The premise was a ...

19 May 2025

Later licensing hours confirmed for Women’s Euro semis and final if England or Wales get through

The Government has confirmed Licensing hours will be extended to 1 am if England or Wales reach the semi-finals or final of the UEFA Women’s European Championships this summer. This is following the publication of the outcome of the recent ...

03 Apr 2025

Martyn's Law Update | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 becomes Law.

As previously reported the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its journey through the Parliamentary process on 25th March and was awaiting Royal Assent. Today, the King fulfilled his legislative roll and gave his assent creating th...

26 Mar 2025

Martyn's Law Update | Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known colloquially as ‘Martyn’s Law’ yesterday (25th March 2025) passed its final Parliamentary hurdle when the House of Commons considered proposed amendments from the Lords. The nex...

13 Mar 2025

VE and VJ Day Commemoration

This year marks the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day – Victory in Europe and Victory in Japan. Victory in Europe (VE Day), which takes place on 8 May, marks the Allied victory in Europe. The war in the Far East did not end until 15 Augu...

13 Mar 2025

Propel Legal Briefing - The end of the off-sales easement is no April Fools by Patrick Robson

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 13th March 2025 If there was one sliver of silver lining for the hospitality industry during the pandemic, it was the off-sales easement. Introduced under the Business and Planning...