Industry News

11 Jan 2019

Scotland - Personal licence renewal fee consultation summary of responses

As previously reported, the Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018 introduced the personal licence renewal fee at £50 (on 1 October 2018) following a brief consultation. Subsequently, the Scottish Government released th...

02 Jan 2019

Late Night Levy for takeaways

The Policing and Crime Act 2017 contains amendments to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, which after commencement will: allow licensing authorities to target the Late Night Levy in geographical areas (rather than for it to app...

21 Dec 2018

Home Secretary Announces new Skills-based immigration system

The long awaited publication of the Governments future (post Brexit) immigration plan has now been announced after several delays. The White Paper proposals will, in line with the recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee; remove ...

19 Dec 2018

New licensing application forms - Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 were laid before Parliament yesterday and will come into effect on 28 January 2019. The Regulations update the following application forms: Personal lic...

18 Dec 2018

BEIS consultation on National Minimum Wage and Publication of the Good Work Plan

A new consultation by BEIS (the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) to make National Minimum Wage rules more flexible has been launched. In addition, the Good Work Plan, which sets out the Government’s vision for the UK ...

17 Dec 2018

BBPA ‘bitterly disappointed ’ by confirmation of low and no alcohol consultation outcome

The BBPA ( British Beer& Pub Association )  have indicated their disappointment at the Department of Health and Social Care’s now published formal response to consultation on Low alcohol product labelling. Brigid Simmonds, Chief Ex...