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Moving Wales into Alert Level 3: First Minister sets out plans to further relax COVID restrictions 01/04/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021 22/03/2021

COVID Guidance updates 22/03/2021

Updated gov.uk Covid guidance 10/03/2021

Scotland: changes to Level 4 restrictions 09/03/2021

BACTA Starts Legal Challenge of Government Regarding AGC Reopening 05/03/2021

NI lockdown exit plan 03/03/2021

Additional funding for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses in Wales 03/03/2021

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): safety screens for taxis and PHVs 03/03/2021

Scotland unveils 'cautious' route out of lockdown 24/02/2021

Administrative Court overturn conviction for refusing to provide name and address in relation to suspected breach of Coronavirus Regulations 24/02/2021

Guidance: Reopening businesses and venues in England 24/02/2021

Government's roadmap out of lockdown in England 22/02/2021

ENTE APPG Report on Covid 19 Impact on UK Nightlife 19/02/2021

NI lockdown extended until 1 April 19/02/2021

Alcohol sales and consumption in Scotland during the early stages of the COVID-19 - study 17/02/2021

Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests 16/02/2021

Government looking to change law to make hybrid council meetings permanent 16/02/2021

Ministers reject demands to end lockdown by May 16/02/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 15/02/2021

Delivering Local Authority Regulatory Services over Winter 2021 – MHCLG 12/02/2021

Almost a third of prosecutions under Coronavirus legislation dropped 11/02/2021

Pub owner loses licence after multiple breaches of coronavirus rules 11/02/2021

DSO and LLG to seek court declaration on ability to hold remote meetings 09/02/2021

Preston Gym closed following coronavirus breaches 08/02/2021

Suitable qualified officers - Updated Defra Procedural Guidance 08/02/2021

Liverpool Council to remove its Cumulative Impact Policy Areas 05/02/2021

Licence suspension for London venue paid to break lockdown 05/02/2021

Peabody Trust -v- Offomah 02/02/2021

Popular TOWIE hangout in east London stripped of its licence for flouting licensing conditions 02/02/2021

England might not return to regional restrictions 02/02/2021

Alcohol deaths hit record high during Covid 02/02/2021

Covid-19: Fines increase during third national lockdown 29/01/2021

Guide to the availability of live links in magistrates’ 29/01/2021

London venue paid to break lockdown rules for celebrity birthday party 29/01/2021

Premises Licence revoked following COVID breach 28/01/2021

£800 house party fines to be introduced in England 22/01/2021

‘Councillors could be disenfranchised without remote meetings’ – LGC 22/01/2021

Nearly 6,000 licensed premises lost in Britain’s year of lockdowns 22/01/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 20/01/2021

More councils removing Cumulative Impact Zones in Covid response 20/01/2021

English pubs ‘still waiting for grants’ 20/01/2021

Lockdown Regulations were not ultra vires - Court of Appeal 20/01/2021

Supermarkets face coronavirus inspections by local authorities 19/01/2021

Support for Scotland’s taxi and private hire drivers 18/01/2021

Supreme Court backs policyholders in lockdown insurance dispute 15/01/2021

Scotland: Coronavirus tourism and hospitality sector guidance 15/01/2021

APPG request for local authority evidence re COVID impact on nightlife 15/01/2021

Northern Ireland Executive support further financial assistance scheme for taxi drivers 14/01/2021

Strengthening lockdown restrictions in Scotland 14/01/2021

Night Time Economy APPG issue Call for Evidence on the impact of Covid-19 11/01/2021

Met announces stricter Covid enforcement approach 06/01/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 06/01/2021

Message from the Lord Chief Justice: latest COVID-19 restrictions 05/01/2021

Northern Ireland Executive: Statement on additional restrictions 05/01/2021

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs 05/01/2021

Prime Minister announces national lockdown 04/01/2021

Scotland - £104 million tourism and hospitality lifeline 21/12/2020

Northern Ireland Executive statement on Christmas arrangements 21/12/2020

NEXSTART Q&As - the All Tiers Regulations (England) and guidance (17 December) 21/12/2020

LGA responds to Tier 4 announcement 21/12/2020

Two hundred independent cinemas supported through the Culture Recovery Fund this Christmas 20/12/2020

THE TIER 4 REGULATIONS: IMPACT ON BUSINESSES 20/12/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 20/12/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020 20/12/2020

Prime Minister announces Tier 4: 'Stay At Home' Alert Level in response to new COVID variant 19/12/2020

Scotland: New guidance issued for the festive period 19/12/2020

England - COVID-19 Tier changes from 19 December announced 17/12/2020

COVID-19 Christmas Guidance updated 17/12/2020

Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes 17/12/2020

Higher-level restrictions to come into force in Wales to control coronavirus 16/12/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 15/12/2020

Changes to Coronavirus levels in Scotland from 18th December 15/12/2020

Coronavirus Control Plan - Alert Levels in Wales 14/12/2020

Summary reviews following COVID breaches - interim steps appeals dismissed 10/12/2020

NEXSTART Q&As on Coronavirus Tiers Regulations and Compliance 09/12/2020

Guidance: Additional COVID-19 local authority enforcement powers 06/12/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) Regulations 2020: Enforcement advice for local authorities 04/12/2020

Hospitality’s confidence shattered after year of COVID-19 04/12/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions and Functions of Local Authorities) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2020 03/12/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020 30/11/2020

£340m support for Welsh businesses as new coronavirus rules announced 30/11/2020

Guidance on the new tiers has now been published 30/11/2020

Government publication: Transmission risk in the hospitality sector 27/11/2020

At least 50k English sites to be shut or unviable next week 27/11/2020

New Parliamentary report highlights devastating impact of pandemic on UK’s coastal regions 27/11/2020

Government announce England’s new Covid Tiers 26/11/2020

UK-wide Christmas arrangements agreed by the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations 24/11/2020

Covid-19: Strengthened tier system for England and special Christmas measures expected 21/11/2020

New enforcement powers for local authorities from 2 December 20/11/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions)(England) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 20/11/2020

Northern Ireland Executive agrees two-week circuit breaker 19/11/2020

Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to see them through national restrictions 13/11/2020

Northern Ireland reopening - Statement on Executive decisions 12/11/2020

Local Restrictions Support Grant - Guidance for nightclubs, dance halls or adult entertainment businesses on eligibility 12/11/2020

Boost for restaurants, pubs and cafes as Jenrick extends takeaway services 11/11/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 04/11/2020

THE LOCKDOWN 2 REGULATIONS 04/11/2020

LGA calls for a clear lockdown exit strategy 04/11/2020

New national Covid measures for Wales: post-firebreak measures have been published 02/11/2020

Industry reactions to Lockdown 2.0 'nightmare before Christmas' 31/10/2020

COVID-19 – 2nd National lockdown for England 31/10/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19Alert Level) (Medium, High and Very High)(England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 30/10/2020

West Yorkshire moves to ‘very high’ alert level 30/10/2020

Carlisle to move to local COVID alert level ‘high’ 30/10/2020

Nottinghamshire to move to ‘very high’ local COVID alert level 29/10/2020

Areas to move Local COVID alert level 'high' 29/10/2020

City nightclub licence suspended for breaching Covid rules 27/10/2020

Hockley venue’s licence suspended for breaching Covid rules 27/10/2020

Warrington moves to ‘very high’ COVID alert level 26/10/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Medium, High and Very High) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 22/10/2020

Lancashire move to very high alert level 22/10/2020

Coventry, Slough and Stoke-on-Trent to move to local COVID alert level - high 22/10/2020

Industry action against hospitality restrictions in Scotland 22/10/2020

Local COVID alert level update for South Yorkshire 21/10/2020

Local COVID alert level update for Greater Manchester 20/10/2020

Coronavirus ‘firebreak’ to be introduced in Wales 19/10/2020

The 3-Tier Covid Regulations: Impact on Licensed Premises 19/10/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 17/10/2020

Met sets out policing approach ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions 15/10/2020

Local COVID-19 alert level update: 15 October 2020 15/10/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map and regulatory review 15/10/2020

Wales to introduce travel restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus 14/10/2020

COVID restrictions tighten in Northern Ireland 14/10/2020

Liverpool City Region to move into 'very high' local COVID Alert Level following rise in coronavirus infections 12/10/2020

Prime Minister announces new local COVID Alert Levels 12/10/2020

Local lockdown measures for Derry City and Strabane District as infection rates continue to rise 01/10/2020

Further restrictions confirmed in parts of the North East and North West in response to rising infection rates 01/10/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England, North East and North West of England and Obligations of Undertakings (England) etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 30/09/2020

Mandatory decibel limits in hospitality venues 29/09/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 28/09/2020

Further restrictions for parts of the North East 28/09/2020

Consolidated version of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of...Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 28/09/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 28/09/2020

Restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase 25/09/2020

Latest Lockdown Regulations: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2020 have been published 24/09/2020

The 24 September Coronavirus Restrictions 24/09/2020

NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales 24/09/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed (UK Wide) – 22 September 23/09/2020

New lockdown measures for England as COVID-19 alert level rises again. 22/09/2020

Restrictions for more areas in north west, West Yorkshire and midlands to tackle rising infection rates 18/09/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 17/09/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 14/09/2020

NexStart Rule of 6 Explanatory Note: Updated 14/09/2020

Rule of six comes into effect to tackle coronavirus 14/09/2020

Wales introduce further constraints on meeting socially and compulsory face coverings to help prevent new coronavirus crisis 11/09/2020

Updates to Guidance ‘Closing certain businesses and venues in England’ 11/09/2020

Northern Ireland announces Localised restrictions in response to Covid-19 increases 11/09/2020

Venues required by law to record contact details 10/09/2020

The 'Rule of Six' - England’s lockdown rules to tighten from 14 September 2020 09/09/2020

Stronger measures brought in to tackle virus in Bolton 08/09/2020

Local lockdown restrictions imposed to control Caerphilly outbreak 07/09/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions on Holding of Gatherings and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 28/08/2020

Restrictions lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire 28/08/2020

Emergency funding to support Scottish culture and heritage 28/08/2020

Tougher fines introduced to prevent unlicensed music events in Wales 28/08/2020

Licensing – a statutory function which cannot be ignored 26/08/2020

Nightclub & Venue Reopening Strategy published 25/08/2020

Tougher fines ahead of Bank Holiday to crack down on illegal gatherings 23/08/2020

Timeline set out for lifting temporary restrictions in Aberdeen 23/08/2020

More targeted action in local areas to curb the spread of coronavirus 21/08/2020

Nail bars, salons and some outdoor venues to reopen in Leicester 18/08/2020

Casinos can reopen from 15 August alongside other easements, while stronger enforcement measures announced 14/08/2020

Guidance updates to accompany relaxations 14/08/2020

Restrictions on household gatherings to continue in parts of North West, West Yorkshire, East Lancashire and Leicester 14/08/2020

Mayor calls for ‘urgent’ support to protect businesses through COVID19 13/08/2020

Local lockdowns reach Scotland as Aberdeen restrictions are imposed 05/08/2020

Will pubs need to shut to allow schools to reopen 03/08/2020

The Rules for Independence Day and Beyond - Issue 3, 31 July 2020 03/08/2020

Coronavirus: £100m Zoo Animals Fund opens for applications 03/08/2020

Scotland – Re-opening Phase 3 continues with further indicative dates 30/07/2020

Scotland: events sector guidance published 30/07/2020

Small music venues in England get £2.2m emergency government funding 26/07/2020

Coronavirus restrictions relaxed further in Wales 24/07/2020

Face coverings Regulations published 23/07/2020

Government issue guidance on local authority powers to impose restrictions 19/07/2020

NEXSTART on Coronavirus Regulations No3 on Local Restriction Directions 19/07/2020

‘Nightingale Courts’ established to help tackle the impact of Covid-19 on the justice system 19/07/2020

COVID-19 Latest relaxations: Theatres and indoor performances to resume in England from 1 August 17/07/2020

PM on latest relaxations as Government ‘hopes for the best but plans for the worst' 17/07/2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 - in force from 18 July 2020. 17/07/2020

Business events and conferences given go ahead to resume from 1 October 17/07/2020

Planning update on cultural venues and holiday parks - Written Ministerial Statement 14/07/2020

New planning rules to protect cultural heritage 12/07/2020

Beauty salons set to reopen for some services next week under new government guidelines 10/07/2020

Gov.uk updates: Outdoor theatres, gyms and pools to re-open 10/07/2020

Pub has licence revoked for noise and COVID-19 lockdown breach 10/07/2020

Scotland’s hairdressers and barbers to re-open 10/07/2020

£1.57 billion rescue package for arts, culture and heritage industries announced 06/07/2020

Government advice on track and trace data collection 03/07/2020

NEXSTART FAQs published 03/07/2020

Hospitality and Leisure guidance on test and trace records published 02/07/2020

More funding for councils announced 02/07/2020

Local lockdown measures for Leicester 30/06/2020

COVID-19 Guidance for using council buildings and community centres 30/06/2020

Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August 29/06/2020

£100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums 27/06/2020

COVID-19: NEXSTART advice note on Group Size, Gatherings and Covid-19 Safe Capacity 26/06/2020

Al Fresco eating and drinking under the Business and Planning Bill 2020: the licensing aspects 25/06/2020

COVID- 19 - Scotland publishes next phase of relaxation 25/06/2020

Draft guidance to support Business and Planning Bill 25/06/2020

COVID- 19 - Business and Planning Bill 25/06/2020

COVID-19: Northern Ireland Executive brings forward timetable of indicative recovery dates 25/06/2020

COVID-19 - New business guidance to support latest lockdown relaxations in England 24/06/2020

New Guidance– ‘Staying alert and safe (social distancing). 24/06/2020

COVID- 19 - Re-opening of businesses and venues from 4 July 24/06/2020

New government guidance to support reopening of tourism and visitor attractions on July 4 24/06/2020

Compliance with licence conditions – Advice note 23/06/2020

More licensed premises can re-open from July 23/06/2020

Code of practice for the commercial property sector 19/06/2020

Scotland moves to Phase 2 in COVID-19 recovery route map 18/06/2020

Scotland - tourism and hospitality sector guidance published 18/06/2020

CPNI publishes Physical Distancing Guidance 18/06/2020

Closing certain businesses and venues in England – Guidance updated 16/06/2020

New rules on face coverings come into force today 15/06/2020

Partnership working has never been more important 15/06/2020

Hospitality & Tourism APPG publishes report into effects of COVID-19 on sectors 15/06/2020

UKH calls on Government to confirm hospitality reopening date 15/06/2020

Government launches review into 2m social distancing rule 14/06/2020

Betting shops, zoos and outdoor attractions open alongside shops with further easing of lockdown restrictions 14/06/2020

Latest relaxations in England: outdoor attractions and zoos can re-open from Monday 15 June alongside shops 11/06/2020

Scotland’s tourism industry may re-open from 15 July 11/06/2020

Re-opening: Shops re-open on Monday, while pubs seek clarity and zoo announcements expected 10/06/2020

Guide Dogs Coronavirus Guidance for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers 10/06/2020

Appeals – Concerns registered over long delays on licensing hearings 10/06/2020

Pubs call for clarity over reopening plans 09/06/2020

COVID-19: Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain's growth potential 08/06/2020

More face-to-face hearings as courts reopen 08/06/2020

COVID-19: Northern Ireland Executive confirms changes to Covid-19 regulations 06/06/2020

COVID-19: BEIS Committee calls for evidence on Post-Pandemic Economic Growth 05/06/2020

COVID-19: The outdoor café campaign, by Philip Kolvin 04/06/2020

COVID19 Licensing Issues: Guidance on off-sales and compliance with restriction regulations 04/06/2020

COVID-19: Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport 04/06/2020

COVID-19: Study to investigate COVID-19 impact on gamblers 03/06/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Restrictions on Movement and Business Closures UPDATED 01/06/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: New and updated Guidance to support the latest lockdown relaxations in England 01/06/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Northern Ireland Economy Minister announces re-opening plan for hotels and other tourist accommodation 01/06/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 31/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: PM: Six people can meet outside under new measures to ease lockdown 29/05/2020

Scottish Courts and Tribunals buildings - plans to reopen next week 29/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Pubs could open ‘sooner than July’ 28/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Police step back from action against restriction Regulations 28/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scotland’s lockdown begins to ease in Phase 1 28/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: Prime Minister sets out timeline for retail to reopen in June 25/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Government announces £50 million boost to support high street recovery 25/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scotland's route map for moving out of lockdown 21/05/2020

Pub licence revoked for breach of lockdown rules 20/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: UKH calls on Government to be #FAIR4Hospitality and support the sector’s roadmap to restart 20/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Further amendment to lockdown regulations and guidance 13/05/2020

Government remains committed to taxi guidance 13/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Thousands of pubs could permanently close 13/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scottish Government funds study into how pubs could open 13/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Covid 19 and its impact on gambling 13/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Updated DfT Taxis and PHV guidance 13/05/2020

Covid’s Metamorphoses: The Future of the Social Economy 12/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: PM announces first stage of lockdown relaxation in COVID-19 'conditional plan' for England 11/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Industry bodies respond to PM announcments on lockdown modifications and relaxation plan 11/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Government publishes Recovery Strategy 11/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: 'Closing certain businesses and venues in England' guidelines updated 04/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: NPHTA and PHTM campaign in favour of protective screens in licensed PHVs and taxis 04/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: £14 million financial support for England’s zoos and aquariums 04/05/2020

Pubs Code Adjudicator has reported on its support for Tied Pub Tenants in relation to COVID-19 01/05/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Mayor launches new fund to support London’s at risk culture 30/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Restrictions on Movement and Business Closures (updated) 30/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Late night levy in lockdown 30/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Call for evidence - Impact of Covid-19 on cultural sector 29/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Gambling Commission boosts gambling harm treatment services during Covid-19 29/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: IoL Protocol Updated (28 April 2020) 28/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Taxi drivers face 'financial ruin' without government help – MP 26/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Pubs ‘to open last’ in UK lockdown 26/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Department of Health letter to employers re coronavirus testing for essential workers 26/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Looking beyond lockdown in Scotland and Wales 26/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 published 24/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Revised coronavirus rules for Wales unveiled 24/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Lifting the lock-down and why we must get this right 23/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Amendments to the Coronavirus, Restrictions Regulations published 22/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: NTIA to challenge Insurers for failure to honour business interruption policies 22/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: CFSG advice for animal related businesses and local authorities 20/04/2020

COVID-10 Licensing Issues - IoL Protocol updated to include remote hearings Annex and more info on fees and the levy 20/04/2020

COVID-19: Letter from the Local Government Minister to councils setting out further details of additional funding 20/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Dft advise licensing authorities to consider ways to support the taxi and private hire trade 20/04/2020

COVID-19 - Licensing Issues: NPCC and College of Policing: latest frontline policing updates 16/04/2020

Covid-19 Licensing Issues: How to join telephone and video hearings during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak 14/04/2020

Covid-19 Licensing Issues: Defra amendments to mandatory reporting 14/04/2020

Covid19 Licensing Issues: LGA note on approaches to managing licensing during the COVID-19 pandemic 12/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Home Office urges collaboration, communication and pragmatism from local authorities 08/04/2020

IoL Protocol updated to incorporate Ministerial letter to Licensing Committee Chairs 08/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: DfT say Taxi / PH driver licensing remains a matter for licensing authorities 08/04/2020

Covid-19 Licensing Issues: Home Office cancels local authority alcohol and late night refreshement returns 08/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues. Coronavirus Restrictions: local authority enforcement powers - narrower than you might think 08/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - NPCC / College of Policing Brief on The Coronavirus Act and Regulations 07/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020: What does this mean for licensees? 06/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: MHCLG letter to local authorities explaining regulations made under the Coronavirus Act 06/04/2020

IoL Protocol for licence applications & hearings under the Licensing Act 2003 during the COVID-19 pandemic 02/04/2020

Covid19 Licensing Issues – Remote hearing Regulations published 02/04/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Insurance matters 31/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - OPSS Update to Local Authorities in England on business closure enforcement 30/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Restrictions on Movement and Business Closures 30/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Closure of Businesses and Venues - Guidance updated to reflect Regulations 28/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Priority courts to make sure justice is served 27/03/2020

COVID 19 Licensing Issues - College of Policing guide to The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 27/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: Coronavirus Act 2020 now in force and further updates to the Businesses and premises closures guidance (26 March) 26/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020 to be extended 25/03/2020

Remote licensing hearings are lawful 25/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scottish Government issues guidance for business on COVID-19 social distancing and closures 25/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Guidance and advice for those providing hotel and other accommodation in the UK 25/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Taxi and Private Hire Licensing 25/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: Businesses and premises closures: guidance updated (25 March) 25/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: Taxis and PHVs – DfT advice 25/03/2020

COVID-19 - Further businesses and premises to close as PM instructs Britain: 'you must stay at home' 24/03/2020

VE and VJ Day extensions shelved in light of COVID-19 restrictions 24/03/2020

New regulations created by Secretary of State for business closure (COVID-19) will be enforced by local authorities. 23/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues. Virtual local authority meetings: Coronavirus Bill amended, ruling out uncertainty 23/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Regulations to enforce closure of premises 21/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Lord Chief Justice urges hearings to continue remotely 19/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues: Licensing hearings during the coronavirus crisis 18/03/2020

COVID-19 Licensing issues - Can Hackney carriage and private hire drivers refuse to carry certain passengers through fear of infection? 18/03/2020

Institute of Licensing announcement re COVID-19 17/03/2020

COVID-19 - IoL Announcment 17/03/2020

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Restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services guidance updated 09/04/2021

Updates to Government Guidance 30/03/2021

Closing certain businesses and venues in England – guidance updated 25/03/2021

Restart Grants: Guidance to local authorities published 19/03/2021

Updated gov.uk Covid guidance 10/03/2021

Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing 06/03/2021

Wales: lockdown to continue for further three weeks as pupils return to school 19/02/2021

Casa Cruz - Summary Decision published 09/02/2021

Guide to the availability of live links in magistrates’ 29/01/2021

Scotland: Coronavirus tourism and hospitality sector guidance 15/01/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) Regulations 2020: Enforcement advice for local authorities 04/12/2020

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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021 22/03/2021

Wales takes first steps out of lockdown 15/03/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and Restrictions: All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 08/03/2021

Administrative Court overturn conviction for refusing to provide name and address in relation to suspected breach of Coronavirus Regulations 24/02/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 15/02/2021

Almost a third of prosecutions under Coronavirus legislation dropped 11/02/2021

Pub owner loses licence after multiple breaches of coronavirus rules 11/02/2021

DSO and LLG to seek court declaration on ability to hold remote meetings 09/02/2021

Popular TOWIE hangout in east London stripped of its licence for flouting licensing conditions 02/02/2021

Covid-19: Fines increase during third national lockdown 29/01/2021

London venue paid to break lockdown rules for celebrity birthday party 29/01/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 20/01/2021

Lockdown Regulations were not ultra vires - Court of Appeal 20/01/2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 06/01/2021

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