Industry News

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...

12 Mar 2025

IoL - March Taxi Conference, York

JGP attended the IoL’s taxi conference at York this week, with Partner Christopher Grunert taking part in an Workshop Panel with other Taxi experts. There were very interesting presentations throughout the day, including presentations from ...

27 Feb 2025

Off sales easement ending and update Guidance

In 2020, as a response to the pandemic the Government brought in an off sales easement for England and Wales granting off sales for many premises in certain situations. After several extensions, the easement is due to end 31 March 2025 but it was ...