Industry News
New development in the digitisation of proof of age identification for alcohol sales
In the latest development in what has been a long running area for discussion, this being the use of digital technology in proof of age identification for the sale of alcohol, the Minister of State for Alcohol, Policing and Fire Mr. Chris Philp ha...
Wales : Statutory Registration for Visitor Accommodation
Following on from the consultation previously newsed formal plans to introduce a statutory registration and licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation have been announced by the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden. The leg...
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Portman Group Issues Alcohol Alternatives Guidance
The Portman Group have launched the first industry-wide Alcohol Alternatives Guidance for packaging and marketing of alcohol alternatives to ensure that they are marketed and sold responsibly to consumers. An ‘alcohol alternative’ dri...
Grass Root Music Grants
It is refreshing to hear about some good news for the live music sector where sites are known to be closing. As part of the UK government’s Creative Industries sector vision which is administered by the Arts Council the Government has announ...
Bingo in pubs and clubs - Gambling Commission Advice
The Gambling Commission are reporting an increase in the number of queries about bingo events being held in pubs and clubs, often regarding operators who organise events across GB. As a reminder of the regulatory requirements the Commission have s...
Potential Temporary Event Notice Oportunities For Sporting Events and Bank Holidays During 2024
As 2024 has well and truly commenced, now is a good time for hospitality businesses to start planning for the up-and-coming year, specifically in identifying events and occasions that may require a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). We have created the...
New Women’s Night Safety Charter for the West Midlands
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched a new Women’s Night Safety Charter (the Charter).WMCA is made up of 18 local councils and 1 local enterprise partnership (LEPs). The Charter is an initiative to improve the safety of ...
Pints of wine...fizzy or still!
The Government announced over the Christmas period (27th December) that a new 568ml size is to be authorised in pubs, clubs and supermarkets for still and sparkling wine. This has received some significant publicity as this equates to a pint measu...