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Digital ID - the ever changing position
We have previously reported on the possibility of digital ID for age verification, however the position becomes ever more complicated and uncertain as the Prime Minister has now stated that digital ID for purposes of proof of right to work in the ...
Licensing Hours Extension Bill Update
The Licensing Hours extension Bill inches closer to approval having completing the committee stage of the House of Lords without amendment, it still has a couple of hurdles to surmount including Royal Assent so we are on track to see it in place b...
Legal Update: Digital Age Verification for Alcohol Sales
Via their Blog, the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) has provided an update on the process to enable the use of digital verification services (DVS) to be used as acceptable proof of age for alcohol sales in England & Wales ...
Scottish Government look at Licensing Hours for Men’s World Cup 2026
Further to our news item last week in relation to the Government proposal to extend hours for the on sale of alcohol, should one of the Home Nation teams reach the latter stages of the Men’s World Cup 2026.This would only apply to England an...
Consultation - proposed licensing hours relaxation for FIFA men’s World Cup in 2026
As per previous international football events (most recently the UEFA Men’s Euro Championship 2024 and UEFA Women’s Euro Championship 2025) and other special occasions (e.g. Royal Weddings and His Majesty’s Coronation etc) the Go...
Category D gaming machine consultation
The DCMS has opened their consultation on stakes and prizes for Category D gaming machines. In response to concerns from the British gambling industry that some sectors continue to struggle, including Family Entertainment Centres (FECs) which the...