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Martyn's Law - Home Office issue simple guidance video
As previously reported the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill completed its journey through the Parliamentary process and was given Royal assent on 25th March 2025. We are now within a planned implementation period (expec...
Underage Sales Prosecution
It has been reported that North Staffordshire Magistrates Court has issued fines and costs order against a licensee following a successful prosecution for underage sales, the total amount ordered to be paid being £5288.00 The premise was a ...
Later licensing hours confirmed for Women’s Euro semis and final if England or Wales get through
The Government has confirmed Licensing hours will be extended to 1 am if England or Wales reach the semi-finals or final of the UEFA Women’s European Championships this summer. This is following the publication of the outcome of the recent ...
Glasgow | 1 am pilot scheme made permanent
Over the past year, the Glasgow Licensing Board has been conducting a pilot scheme allowing ‘on sale’ premises within the designated city centre area to extend their terminal hour from midnight to 1 am. 54 premises took part in t...
Alcohol returning to the terraces?
Across several media websites this weekend it was reported that the Rt Hon Luke Charters, MP for Outer York has called for a reconsideration of the long-standing alcohol ban within sight of the playing surface during football games contested in th...
Annual Licensing fees - check before paying!
As part of the service we provide for many clients we administer the payment of the annual fees which are required to be paid each year for every premises licence. Each Licensing Authority deals with these annual fees in a slightly different way,...