Industry News
Michelle Hazlewood comments on the National Licensing Policy Framework for Hospitality and Leisure Sectors (NLPF) being released
Following on from the Red Tape Review, which concluded on 6th November, we have within 20 days (and one day after the Chancellor's budget) the National Licensing Policy Framework for Hospitality and Leisure Sectors (NLPF). The NLPF contains ...
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Temporary Event Notices for the Christmas 2025
If your premises is looking to capitalize s on the festive cheer and expand its offer to customers, and your Premises Licence does not contain a seasonal variation that meets your business needs or alternatively your Premises Licence does not have...
Government backs rural pubs with £440,000 community funding
Rural pubs across the UK are set to benefit from £440,000 in new government funding to help them deliver extra services for local communities. The investment, announced by the Department for Business and Trade, will support Pub is The Hub, a...
Consultation on Category D gaming machines and licensing for bingo premises
The government has launched a new consultation proposing changes that will impact the land based gambling industry, aiming to modernize the licensing framework and support sustainable growth across the industry. The proposals being co...
Call for Evidence on Alcohol Licensing Reform
The government is inviting submission of views and evidence to assist the development of a modern, proportionate, and enabling licensing system. This call for evidence, follows on from the Licensing Taskforce recommendations and the government&rs...
Mayoral Power
The West Midlands Mayor - Richard Parker has announced the formation of the West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission. This shows the potential of the power of devolution to be positive for hospitality. It seeks to look at addressing the c...
Latest on Digital ID
This morning the air waves have been full of interviews as to the introduction of Digital ID, which has been a point of interest for hospitality for some time in relation to having a more secure method for assessing the age of customers who seek t...