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| House of Commons Briefing paper - Betting shops: licensing and planning issues |
| Scotland - £104 million tourism and hospitality lifeline |
| Northern Ireland Executive statement on Christmas arrangements |
| Two hundred independent cinemas supported through the Culture Recovery Fund this Christmas |
| Northern Ireland Executive support further financial assistance scheme for taxi drivers |
| Review of the Gambling Act 2005 - IoL member survey |
| Night Time Economy APPG issue Call for Evidence on the impact of Covid-19 |
| Strengthening lockdown restrictions in Scotland |
| Supreme Court backs policyholders in lockdown insurance dispute |
| Scotland: Coronavirus tourism and hospitality sector guidance |
| APPG request for local authority evidence re COVID impact on nightlife |
| NEXSTART Q&As - the All Tiers Regulations (England) and guidance (17 December) |
| New Local Authority Covid Enforcement Powers by Gary Grant |
| LGA responds to Tier 4 announcement |
| Early review of Tiers in England |
| £830 million funding boost for high streets |
| Government Response to the House of Lords Gambling Industry Committee Report: Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry |
| Review of Local Restriction Tiers by Area |
| Scotland enter full lockdown from tomorrow |
| Economic Affairs Committee report on Finance Bill |
| England move to Tier 5 national lockdown |
| Message from the Lord Chief Justice: latest COVID-19 restrictions |
| Northern Ireland Executive: Statement on additional restrictions |
| Prime Minister announces national lockdown |
| £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs |
| Met announces stricter Covid enforcement approach |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
| NPCC / College of Policing Brief on the national lockdown regulations and enforcement |
| Lockdown III: The Impact on Businesses |
| UK-wide Christmas arrangements agreed by the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations |
| Government announce England’s new Covid Tiers |
| Government publication: Transmission risk in the hospitality sector |
| At least 50k English sites to be shut or unviable next week |
| DfT Update: Tiering and Christmas Travel Announcement |
| Government guidance for the Christmas Period |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Local Authority Enforcement Powers and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| New Parliamentary report highlights devastating impact of pandemic on UK’s coastal regions |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| £340m support for Welsh businesses as new coronavirus rules announced |
| Guidance on the new tiers has now been published |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (1) |
| New amendments to Obligation of Undertakings Regulations - Consolidated |
| R v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Secretary of State for Education ex parte Dolan and Others. [2020] EWCA Civ 1605 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions and Functions of Local Authorities) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2020 |
| Challenge to coronavirus self-isolation restrictions dismissed |
| Guidance: Additional COVID-19 local authority enforcement powers |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) Regulations 2020: Enforcement advice for local authorities |
| Pubs ‘vow’ to adhere to social distancing rules |
| FSA campaign to help food sector adapt to the new normal |
| London taxi initiate legal action challenging London’s “streetspace” road restrictions |
| COVID-19: outdoor events guidance by the LGA |
| Nail bars, salons and some outdoor venues to reopen in Leicester |
| An open letter to the pub sector to support safe trading practices |
| Casinos can reopen from 15 August alongside other easements, while stronger enforcement measures announced |
| Guidance updates to accompany relaxations |
| Hospitality sector must commit to customer tracing schemes |
| Mayor calls for ‘urgent’ support to protect businesses through COVID19 |
| Tax conditionality – draft primary legislation |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for taxis and PHVs |
| New DBS filtering rules from 28th November |
| Draft Finance Bill 2020-21 – IoL Response |
| Covid-19: Strengthened tier system for England and special Christmas measures expected |
| Northern Ireland Executive agrees two-week circuit breaker |
| New enforcement powers for local authorities from 2 December |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions)(England) (No. 4) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 |
| COVID-19 Winter Plan |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
| Support for Scotland’s taxi and private hire drivers |
| Supermarkets face coronavirus inspections by local authorities |
| More councils removing Cumulative Impact Zones in Covid response |
| English pubs ‘still waiting for grants’ |
| Lockdown Regulations were not ultra vires - Court of Appeal |
| High Court Quashes the Mayor of London's Streetspace Plan and TfL’s Bishopsgate Traffic Management Order |
| Liverpool Council to remove its Cumulative Impact Policy Areas |
| Licence suspension for London venue paid to break lockdown |
| LINK Edition 9 published |
| ‘Lucy’s Law’ to become law in Scotland |
| Preston Gym closed following coronavirus breaches |
| Suitable qualified officers - Updated Defra Procedural Guidance |
| DSO and LLG to seek court declaration on ability to hold remote meetings |
| Taxi licence applicant fined after failing to disclose previous driving convictions |
| Almost a third of prosecutions under Coronavirus legislation dropped |
| Pub owner loses licence after multiple breaches of coronavirus rules |
| Delivering Local Authority Regulatory Services over Winter 2021 – MHCLG |
| SIA licences – changes to training requirements |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 |
| Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests |
| Government looking to change law to make hybrid council meetings permanent |
| Ministers reject demands to end lockdown by May |
| Casa Cruz - Decision published - Updated with full decision notice |
| Alcohol sales and consumption in Scotland during the early stages of the COVID-19 |
| ENTE APPG Report on Covid 19 Impact on UK Nightlife |
| NI lockdown extended until 1 April |
| Government announces allocation of £100 million to support recovery of leisure centres |
| The Office: District Judge rules on Covid-19 Summary Review |
| IoL President comment on taxi sexual attacks news |
| Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee live music report |
| Wakefield taxi fees case published |
| DEFRA issue animal licensing advice note |
| Lucy’s Law: Vets reveal the true cost of puppy and kitten farms (Petfished Campaign) |
| No-alcohol beer on tap ‘in all Bristol pubs’ |
| Council successfully prosecutes kennel owners |
| East Devon working closely with Taxi & PH trade to promote the benefits of a healthier lifestyle |
| Lucy's Law - A briefing note |
| Institute of Licensing announcement re COVID-19 |
| Hospitality and events industries may lose up to 3.2 million jobs without Government action |
| Hull bar prosecuted for no licence and forgery |
| Do not visit your pub – Government |
| Licensing hearings during the coronavirus crisis |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: MOTs for cars, vans and motorcycles due from 30 March 2020 to be extended |
| Remote licensing hearings are lawful |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scottish Government issues guidance for business on COVID-19 social distancing and closures |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Guidance and advice for those providing hotel and other accommodation in the UK |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Taxi and Private Hire Licensing |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues - Can Hackney carriage and private hire drivers refuse to carry certain passengers through fear of infection? |
| Further DEFRA guidance published |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Gambling Commission Postpones Local Authority Returns |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - OPSS Update to Local Authorities in England on business closure enforcement |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues – changes to right to work checks |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Restrictions on Movement and Business Closures |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Insurance matters |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Home Office letter urges collaboration, communication and pragmatism from local authorities |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: IoL Protocol updated to incorporate Minister's letter to Licensing Committee Chairs |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: DfT say Taxi / PH driver licensing remains a matter for licensing authorities |
| Covid-19 Licensing Issues: Home Office cancel alcohol statistics collection |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues. Coronavirus Restrictions: local authority enforcement powers - narrower than you might think |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020: What does this mean for licensees? |
| Covid19 Licensing Issues: LGA note on approaches to managing licensing during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Covid-19 Licensing Issues: How to join telephone and video hearings during coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak |
| Covid-19 Licensing Issues: Defra amendments to mandatory reporting |
| PASS Card consulting on Digital Proof of Age |
| “Historic” Birmingham music venue granted premises licence |
| Driver prosecuted for illegally plying for hire Cheltenham races |
| Pub hours extended to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day |
| Calls for licensed hand car washes |
| MPs call for tax cuts to save their local pubs |
| DfT questioned on statutory guidance |
| Gambling firms questioned on safer gambling commitments |
| New National Pubwatch film: Door Security and Search Procedures |
| £600,000 fine for illegal dog breeders |
| New local public health approach to reduce gambling harm in North West |
| Restaurant licences suspended due to illegal working on premises |
| Drivers prosecuted for illegally plying for hire |
| Gambling Commission setup gambling harm working groups |
| Drinkaware launches refreshed workplace training |
| Joint Statement regarding Scrap Metal Dealers Association and the National Metal Agency |
| Licensee ordered to pay over £18,000 for illegally screening Sky Sports |
| Licensee ordered to pay over £18,000 for illegally screening Sky Sports (1) |
| “No alcohol strategy” – Home Office confirms |
| NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling cycle' |
| Institute of Licensing’s Guidance on determining suitability of applicants and licensees in the hackney and private hire trades. |
| Stormont urged to ban breeders |
| Essex becomes latest to adopt night-time safety scheme |
| Taxi driver fined and banned for flouting licensing laws |
| ‘Martyn’s law’ wins government backing |
| Update on Gambling Commission research actions to support the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms (1) |
| Drop in licensing FPNs |
| Licensing appeal fee reduced |
| New commission on Alcohol Harm |
| 'White Collar Boxing' - Survey and media enquiry |
| LGA warning over fake alcohol |
| Taxi enforcement in Milton Keynes |
| Institute recognised in Minister’s letter to licensing authorities |
| A private hire vehicle proprietor convicted of fraud |
| Gambling Commission consults on society lottery reform |
| LGA warns lives at risk from unlicensed festive lifts |
| BGC rolls out festive safer gambling campaign |
| Council first in the UK to strip pub of gaming machines |
| Taxi driver prosecuted after Trafford Council enforcement operation |
| DEFRA Taxi and PHV Database - New Burdens Payment Clarification |
| UK pub sector grows for first time in a decade |
| IoL Chair wins national award |
| Wakefield Taxi Fees Case update |
| Businesses 'raise the bar' at awards ceremony |
| Taxi driver has licence revoked - decision confirmed by Magistrates' Court |
| Wakefield taxi fee case back in court |
| Five drivers prosecuted for illegally plying for hire during races |
| Is your licensing authority using the NR3 database for taxi and private hire licensing? |
| Drinkaware relaunches night-time economy safety scheme |
| Uber's private hire licence will not be renewed by TfL. |
| Fines for unlicensed cabbie prosecuted by Folkestone and Hythe District Council |
| And the winner is…. David Lucas (Winner of the Jeremy Allen Award 2019) |
| Council awarded iESE achievement award for licensing |
| MUP in Wales confirmed |
| Betting companies “merely paying lip service to safer gambling” |
| Spent convictions and 'fit and proper’ test |
| Edinburgh first to license SEVs |
| LGA: Taxi reforms urgently needed |
| Taxi driver appeal dismissed |
| Gambling Commission update gaming machine ‘available for use’ guidance |
| Councils transforming people affected by alcohol |
| “Hundreds” of London minicabs could be working illegally |
| NatWest to offer help to gambling addicts |
| 2019 Young People and Gambling report |
| Taxi Driver Guilty of Driving without Private Hire Driver Licence |
| First fully electric London taxis since 1899 |
| VE Day Anniversay - hours extension planned for pubs |
| No primary legislation to reform taxi and PH licensing |
| Petfre to pay £322,000 for money laundering failures |
| Institute responds to Home Office 'Rebalancing the Licensing Regime' consultation |
| Significant underage gambling failure rate in pubs |
| Private hire driver loses licence on hearsay evidence |
| “Guilty” Plea for Illegal Dog Sales |
| Court rules Council was right to refuse licence for convicted driver |
| Non-party licensing costs but requires fairness – High Court |
| Oldham club stays shut after licence revocation upheld |
| Taxi enforcement action in MK |
| Wales MUP regulations laid |
| Consultation on liquor licensing laws in Northern Ireland |
| UKHospitality and BBPA launch guidance for tackling under-age gambling in pubs |
| Research on the impact of Scottish minimum unit pricing released |
| Taxi law reform and the Queen’s speech |
| Rossendale man found guilty of driving a taxi without a licence |
| Licensing: third party costs orders |
| New technology to detect knives in public places |
| Driver with "clear pattern of inappropriate behaviour" towards children refused licence |
| First electric taxi licensed in North West Leicestershire |
| Autonomous taxis “on streets of London for the first time” |
| Ten 'Cumulative Impact Zones' and MUP – Brent Council consultation |
| “Cut alcohol to stave off dementia” – Oxford University |
| Whitehaven pubs sign up to be Best Bar None |
| London Nightclub Loses Licence |
| DfT publish statistical report 'Taxi and private hire vehicle statistics, England: 2019' |
| Uber London Limited licensing decision |
| Tackling modern slavery – LGA publication |
| Lucy's Law confirmed for Scotland |
| Gambling Commission set to approves self-exclusion system for problem gamblers |
| Ireland notifies EU of regulation to ban alcohol promotions |
| Proposed changes to Entertainment Licensing Statistics |
| Special Treatments: IoL and CIEH joint survey of professionals |
| Private hire drivers pay the price after being caught in Council sting |
| North Somerset Council succeed in Crown Court taxi appeal |
| Private Hire driver caught plying for hire in Milton Keynes |
| DCMS Committee call for regulation of betting in video games |
| Ban on new pubs ‘does not help’ tackle alcohol harm |
| Tattooist licensing – Call for more powers |
| “Tax alcohol at a higher rate than drink sold in pubs” – SMF |
| Greater Manchester Common Standards for taxis delayed |
| Pubs and grassroots sport: the perfect match |
| No national order for rugby world cup |
| Government consults on Offensive Weapons Act guidance |
| Cab drivers count cost of picking up illegal fares in Milton Keynes |
| Carlsberg UK and Guild of Beer Writers launch sustainability award |
| Council defeats revocation appeal |
| Doctors on Wheels Ltd and taxi medicals |
| EPC publish revised SAG Good Practice Guide |
| Pubs across the country enter Charity Pub of the Year competition |
| LGA publish guidance on managing night-time economies |
| New LGA Councillor Guidance for the Licensing Act 2003 |
| Gambling Commission releases National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms action map |
| Private Hire driver convicted for failing to take an Assistance Dog in Milton Keynes |
| Private hire drivers successfully prosecuted for illegally plying for hire in Milton Keynes |
| CK Cabs driver who lost his taxi licence for 'violent behaviour' fails in bid to get it back |
| Unlicensed taxi driver fined in Rossendale |
| Southwark grants 3am premises licence in stress area |
| Third party sale of puppies and kittens to be banned in Wales |
| National Lottery games under review |
| DEFRA issue taxi air quality reporting guidance |
| Welsh Government publish public transport White Paper report |
| Court demands unmet demand survey in Halton council taxi appeal case |
| Updated: Refunds of gambling premises annual fees |
| Welsh taxi reform delayed |
| Portugal oppose Welsh MUP plans |
| Animal Licensing Amendment Regulations |
| Star directors back new Premises Licence for independent cinema in Camden’s Cumulative Impact Policy area |
| AVDC successfully prosecutes three drivers for ‘blagging’ |
| Taxi driver appeal dismissed. |
| Cheltenham’s night-time economy wins national award |
| Appeal against revocation and transfer of premises licence dismissed |
| Gambling firms pledge £60m to help problem gamblers |
| Taxi enforcement action in Milton Keynes |
| Gambling HoL Select Committee publishes a call for evidence |
| Private Hire Driver convicted of driving without a Licence |
| Alcohol licensing rules ‘redrawn for Center Parcs |
| Gambling addiction clinic to open |
| New Gambling House of Lords Select Committee set up |
| National Pubwatch produce two new films |
| Scottish alcohol sales drop as minimum price kicks in |
| ‘Blagging’ private hire driver stripped of licence |
| Government response to Lords seaside towns report |
| Twelve north east councils to combine taxi licensing |
| Preston Private Hire Operator fined for refusing to take passenger with guide dog |
| Bogus charity collector jailed |
| Praise for taxi driver who reported CSE concerns |
| North West Leicestershire District Council signs up to NR3 |
| Below cost sales guidance updated |
| High Court Rejects We Love Hackney CCO Application in licensing JR |
| NI taxis lowest level in 10 years |
| Defra notice regarding zoos inspections |
| NITA report on benefits of events |
| Stone Valley Festival given go ahead |
| Labour “demands” review of online casino licences |
| 'Night mayor' to be appointed by Glasgow City Council |
| UK drinkers “get drunk more often than anyone else” according to study |
| Three Private Hire drivers caught illegally ‘blagging’ in Milton Keynes |
| Lucy’s Law laid before Parliament |
| Glasgow City Council reject women only taxi service |
| “Grey gamblers” fastest growing group of online gamblers |
| First anniversary of MUP in Scotland |
| Ice-cream vans banned from some areas of London |
| “Historic” Birmingham music venue granted premises licence (1) |
| Dog breeders urged to check licence requirements |
| DEFRA issue 3rd party sales guidance |
| Institute response to Commission on Alcohol Harms call for evidence |
| Institute response to consultation on the regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland |
| Call for new measures to help improve taxi safety |
| Ashford taxi prosecutions |
| Daniel Davies' term as IoL Chairman extended for a further 3 years |
| Government to consult on further licensing relaxation |
| MUP in Wales set to come into force |
| DEFRA reminder to submit data |
| CPNI security advice notes |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Pubs could open ‘sooner than July’ |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Police step back from action against restriction Regulations |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: PM: Six people can meet outside under new measures to ease lockdown |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Restrictions on Movement and Business Closures UPDATED |
| Scottish Courts and Tribunals buildings - plans to reopen next week |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scotland’s lockdown begins to ease in Phase 1 |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: New and updated Guidance to support the latest lockdown relaxations in England |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Northern Ireland Economy Minister announces re-opening plan for hotels and other tourist accommodation |
| COVID19 Licensing Issues: LGA guidance on use of screens in PHVs and taxis |
| COVID-19: BEIS Committee calls for evidence on Post-Pandemic Economic Growth |
| COVID-19: The outdoor café campaign, by Philip Kolvin |
| COVID-19: Study to investigate COVID-19 impact on gamblers |
| COVID19 Licensing Issues: Guidance on off-sales and compliance with restriction regulations |
| Air Quality Strategy to Reduce Coronavirus infection - APPG |
| COVID-19 Business Closures - Guidance updated 5 June |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Scotland's route map for moving out of lockdown |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: ‘Al fresco’ pubs and dining to help with recovery |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Interest in online casinos at an all-time high |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: 30,000 pubs and restaurants 'may not reopen after lockdown' |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: Prime Minister sets out timeline for retail to reopen in June |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Government announces £50 million boost to support high street recovery |
| £10m national gambling education and support programme launched in the UK |
| COVID-19: Northern Ireland Executive confirms changes to Covid-19 regulations |
| COVID-19: Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain's growth potential |
| COVID-19: Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport |
| More face-to-face hearings as courts reopen |
| Government responds to the DCMS Select Committee Report and launches call for evidence into loot boxes |
| Pubs call for clarity over reopening plans |
| Pub licence revoked for breach of lockdown rules |
| ‘Sobriety tags’ come into force |
| Gambling Commission instructs tighter measures to protect consumers during lockdown |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: UKH calls on Government to be #FAIR4Hospitality and support the sector’s roadmap to restart |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Lockdown Regulations published |
| Banned from selling animals after being caught without a licence |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Priority courts to make sure justice is served |
| COVID 19 Licensing Issues - College of Policing guide to The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Closure of Businesses and Venues - Guidance updated to reflect Regulations |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: IoL Protocol Updated (28 April 2020) |
| COVID-19: NEXSTART Business and Planning Bill |
| £100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums |
| COVID-19: NEXTSTART guidance on pavement licences |
| Mandatory MOT testing to be reintroduced from 1 August |
| Local lockdown measures for Leicester |
| IoF Covid19 fundraising guidance |
| COVID-19 Guidance for using council buildings (remote meetings should continue) |
| Business and Planning Bill: Update (30 June) |
| Live Music Stars in Plea for Government Help |
| Pubs, cafes and restaurants to re-open outdoors in Wales |
| ICO guidance to businesses collecting personal data for contact tracing |
| Safer taxi journeys set to be approved in Cheltenham |
| Relaxed social distancing in Scottish pubs |
| Gambling APPG’s publish gambling harm report |
| Hospitality and Leisure guidance on test and trace records published |
| More funding for councils announced |
| NEXTSTART Advice note on Gambling |
| Government advice on track and trace data collection |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| The re-opening of pubs, bars and restaurants (etc) on 4 July 2020 by Gary Grant and Charles Holland, Barristers of Francis Taylor Building |
| Covid19 - Selected sporting events, TV and film exempt from quarantine |
| Covid19 – Pubs reopening guidance |
| £1.57 billion rescue package for arts, culture and heritage industries announced |
| Gambling Commission opens consultation on high value 'VIP' customers |
| New company aims to save UK high streets |
| Compliance with licence conditions – Advice Note |
| More licensed premises can re-open from July |
| COVID-19 - New business guidance to support latest lockdown relaxations in England |
| New Guidance– ‘Staying alert and safe (social distancing). |
| COVID- 19 - Re-opening of businesses and venues from 4 July |
| Al Fresco eating and drinking under the Business and Planning Bill 2020: the licensing aspects |
| COVID- 19 - Scotland publish next phase of relaxation |
| New government guidance to support reopening of tourism and visitor attractions on July 4 |
| Draft guidance to support Business and Planning Bill |
| COVID- 19 - Business and Planning Bill |
| COVID-19: Northern Ireland Executive brings forward timetable of indicative recovery dates |
| MHCLG letter to councils on street trading relaxation |
| COVID-19: NEXSTART advice note on Group Size, Gatherings and Covid-19 Safe Capacity |
| NEXSTART commentary: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| Welsh Government consults on proposals for a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens in Wales |
| Tougher fines ahead of Bank Holiday to crack down on illegal gatherings |
| More targeted action in local areas to curb the spread of coronavirus |
| Timeline set out for lifting temporary restrictions in Aberdeen |
| Guildford taxi driver has licence revoked - Crown Court dismisses appeal |
| Nightclub & Venue Reopening Strategy published |
| NEXSTART Group J Gaming Machines and Pool Tables |
| NEXSTART Gaming machines in licensed bingo premises and AGCs |
| Licensing – a statutory function which cannot be ignored |
| New powers to protect from community transmission in Scotland |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions on Holding of Gatherings and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| Restrictions lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire |
| Emergency funding to support Scottish culture and heritage |
| Tougher fines introduced to prevent unlicensed music events in Wales |
| Urgent action needed to improve safety of cosmetic treatments, say CIEH and IoL |
| Stronger measures brought in to tackle virus in Bolton |
| NEXSTART gambling notes issued (1) |
| Online safeguarding sessions prove popular with Mendip’s taxi drivers |
| Expired driving licences automatically extended by 11 months |
| SIA consultation on top-up training for door supervisors |
| PH licence for police officer who abducted a schoolgirl |
| Local lockdown restrictions imposed to control Caerphilly outbreak |
| England’s lockdown rules to tighten from 14 September 2020 |
| Venues required by law to record contact details |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues - DfT letter to licensing authorities |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update |
| ‘Confusion’ over COVID-19 marshal plan |
| Closing certain businesses and venues in Leicester |
| Local restrictions in Bolton |
| Wales introduce further constraints on meeting socially and compulsory face coverings to help prevent new coronavirus crisis |
| Met sets out policing approach ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions |
| Local COVID-19 alert level update: 15 October 2020 |
| Liverpool City Region to move into 'very high' local COVID Alert Level following rise in coronavirus infections |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's route map and regulatory review |
| Wales to introduce travel restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus |
| COVID restrictions tighten in Northern Ireland |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| NEXSTART Q&As on Coronavirus Regulations and Compliance |
| Met sets out policing approach ahead of new Covid-19 restrictions (1) |
| Third Party Sales of Puppies and Kittens in Wales |
| Licence extensions for home dog boarders – LA's discretion |
| Local COVID alert level update for South Yorkshire |
| Local COVID alert level update for Greater Manchester |
| Coronavirus ‘firebreak’ to be introduced in Wales |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020 |
| Greater Manchester consult on proposed Greater Manchester Minimum Licensing Standards (MLS) for taxis and private hire vehicles |
| Glasgow restaurant wins court fight to stay open |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Medium, High and Very High) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Additional Temporary Measures) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 |
| Lancashire move to very high alert level |
| COVID-19 - IoL Announcment |
| Greater Manchester move to very high alert level |
| The 3-Tier Covid Regulations: Impact on Licensed Premises |
| Coventry, Slough and Stoke-on-Trent to move to local COVID alert level - high |
| Industry action against hospitality restrictions in Scotland |
| A 5-tier lockdown system for Scotland |
| Warrington moves to ‘very high’ COVID alert level |
| Non conviction refusal – driver’s appeal dismissed |
| City nightclub licence suspended for breaching Covid rules |
| Hockley venue’s licence suspended for breaching Covid rules |
| Scottish Government support for nightclubs and soft play |
| Greater Manchester threaten legal action over restrictions |
| Working safely during coronavirus – Updated guidance |
| “Gambling addict” children treated at first NHS clinic for children |
| Nottinghamshire to move to ‘very high’ local COVID alert level |
| Areas to move Local COVID alert level 'high' |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19Alert Level) (Medium, High and Very High)(England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 |
| G-A-Y curfew legal challenge refused |
| West Yorkshire moves to ‘very high’ alert level |
| Carlisle to move to local COVID alert level ‘high’ |
| Industry reactions to Lockdown 2.0 'nightmare before Christmas' |
| Taxi driver fined for driving illegally in North West Leicestershire |
| COVID-19 – 2nd National lockdown for England |
| DfT urge licensing authorities to adopt NR3 |
| Further DfT guidance and advice on taxi & PHV face covering requirements |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 |
| THE LOCKDOWN 2 REGULATIONS |
| New national Covid measures for Wales: post-firebreak measures have been published |
| LGA calls for a clear lockdown exit strategy |
| Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme to end of March |
| Pubs and restaurants granted ‘automatic’ permission for takeaway food and alcohol until 2022 |
| End of Welsh “firebreak” from today & next steps |
| Boost for restaurants, pubs and cafes as Jenrick extends takeaway services |
| Northern Ireland reopening - Statement on Executive decisions |
| Local Restrictions Support Grant - Guidance for nightclubs, dance halls or adult entertainment businesses on eligibility |
| Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to see them through national restrictions |
| Alcohol sale ban considered in new tier system |
| £10k fines for gatherings temporary halted by police |
| Level 4 lockdown to be imposed in 11 Scottish council areas |
| Government announces pilot events to pave way for larger audiences at sport, theatre and gigs this summer |
| COVID-19 restriction relaxations in Wales brought forward |
| High Court Hears Challenge to Birmingham Street Trading Policy |
| Restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services guidance updated |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Local Authority Enforcement Powers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
| MHCLG to support virtual meetings legal action |
| TfL given permission for appeal in Streetspace ruling |
| Wiltshire pub's new chalet 'breaks Covid rules' |
| Five casinos fined for social responsibility failings |
| Closing certain businesses and venues in England guidance updated |
| Reopening businesses and venues in England guidance updated |
| Common standards for taxi and private hire licensing around Gloucestershire |
| Pubs and cafes to open outdoors from 30 April in NI |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 20) Regulations 2021 |
| £50,000 in financial penalties for unlicensed dog and cat breeders (1) |
| Robert Jenrick MP letter to councils to reopening outdoor hospitality safely |
| COVID-19 enforcement powers for local authorities guidance updated |
| Festival Republic joins Government pilot programme with a live gig to trial the safe return of fans |
| Events Research Programme Guidance published |
| Accelerated easing of restrictions in Scotland |
| LCCP changes on age and identity verification come into effect in May |
| Surveillance Commissioner responds to DfT consultation |
| Reading premises licence revocation decision upheld |
| New NAFN National Register of Taxi and Private Hire Licence Revocations and Refusals (NR3) |
| Fake taxi driver prosecuted |
| FOBT stake cut comes into force but bookmakers are accused of bypassing rules |
| House of Lords Select Committee report published – Regeneration of Seaside Towns and Communities |
| MPs debate gambling-related harm |
| Transport Committee takes evidence on taxi law reform |
| Taxi enforcement action in Milton Keynes (1) |
| Pub closures showing signs of slowing |
| Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Database – Update |
| Glasgow first council to introduce cap on private hire car licences |
| Home Office publication: Child exploitation disruption toolkit |
| Home Office publication: Child exploitation disruption toolkit (1) |
| IoL responds to DfT consultation on S177 Draft Statutory Guidance |
| Southway Chicken House fined for breaching licensing rules |
| Court dismisses Bermondsey Beer Mile Appeal |
| Home Office confirm no 2019 statistical return |
| Crown Court confirms council decision to revoke private hire driver's licence |
| Permission for the Judicial Review of Hackney council’s licensing policy granted |
| London Assembly call for higher licensing standards in London |
| Taxi driver prosecuted for refusing to take a passenger’s guide dog |
| IoL requests views on DfT draft Statutory Guidance for Licensing Authorities - Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licensing: Protecting Users |
| Charity set up by industry entrepreneur launches “Pinkspiration” initiative |
| Group of MPs urge urgent action on taxi and private hire licensing |
| New gambling ID and age verification rules |
| LORD CHIEF JUSTICE URGES HEARINGS TO CONTINUE REMOTELY |
| COVID-19 - Licensing Issues: NPCC and College of Policing: latest frontline policing updates |
| All UK bars and pubs to shut |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - Regulations to enforce closure of premises |
| What licence do you need to deliver alcohol? |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: Coronavirus Act 2020 now in force and further updates to the Businesses and premises closures guidance updated (26 March) |
| The Journal of Licensing - available online |
| New regulations created by Secretary of State for business closure (COVID-19) |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Premises Closures |
| Lottery proceeds to go up in April |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues. Virtual local authority meetings: Coronavirus Bill amended, ruling out uncertainty |
| COVID-19 - Further businesses and premises to close as PM instructs Britain: 'you must stay at home' |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: Businesses and premises closures: guidance updated (25 March) |
| VE and VJ Day extensions shelved in light of COVID-19 restrictions (1) |
| Future of transport regulatory review: DfT call for evidence |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: Taxis and PHVs – DfT advice |
| IoL Protocol for licence applications & hearings under the Licensing Act 2003 during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Covid19 Licensing Issues – Remote hearing Regulations published |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: MHCLG letter to local authorities: Regulations aim to give local authorities flexibility to meet challenges while maintiaining front line services |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues - NPCC / College of Policing Brief on The Coronavirus Act and Regulations |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: CFSG advice for animal related businesses and local authorities |
| Bill to introduce licensing of pedicabs |
| COVID-10 Licensing Issues - IoL Protocol updated (20 April 2020) |
| COVID-19: Letter from the Local Government Minister to councils setting out further details of additional funding |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Dft advise licensing authorities to consider ways to support the taxi and private hire trade |
| Government urges gambling industry to tackle risks of problem gambling during coronavirus outbreak |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Amendments to the Coronavirus, Restrictions Regulations published |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: NTIA to challenge Insurers for failure to honour business interruption policies |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Lifting the lock-down and why we must get this right |
| The Parliamentary All Party Betting & Gaming Group launches its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 |
| Committee launches inquiry on problem gambling |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: UK Hospitality say 1m hospitality jobs at risk without reopening plan |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: New measures to protect companies from aggressive rent collection and closure |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 published |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Revised coronavirus rules for Wales unveiled |
| Black Cab group fail in JR over Uber decision |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Taxi drivers face 'financial ruin' without government help – MP |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Pubs ‘to open last’ in UK lockdown |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: The Department of Health letter to employers re coronavirus testing for essential workers |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Looking beyond lockdown in Scotland and Wales |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Call for evidence - Impact of Covid-19 on cultural sector |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Gambling Commission boosts gambling harm treatment services during Covid-19 |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Mayor launches new fund to support London’s at risk culture |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Restrictions on Movement and Business Closures (Updated) |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Late night levy in lockdown |
| The Secretary of State has appointed four new Commissioners to the Gambling Commission. |
| Pubs Code Adjudicator has reported on its support for Tied Pub Tenants in relation to COVID-19 |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: 'Closing certain businesses and venues in England' guidelines updated |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: DfT Taxi and PHV data collection survey postponed |
| Pub served prohibition notice for "hiding customers in cupboards" |
| Travelling Funfairs (Licensing) (Scotland) Bill |
| Uber launches Real Time ID Check for drivers in the UK |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: NPHTA and PHTM campaign in favour of protective screens in licensed PHVs and taxis |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: £14 million financial support for England’s zoos and aquariums |
| IoL member survey to gather views on the APBGG Reivew of the Gambling Act |
| Prohibition order for Ibstock pub after drinkers found in cellar |
| COVID-19 Licensing issues: PM announces first stage of lockdown relaxation in COVID-19 'conditional plan' |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Industry bodies respond to PM announcments on lockdown modifications and relaxation plan |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Government publishes Recovery Strategy |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues:- Covid’s Metamorphoses: The Future of the Social Economy |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Further amendment to lockdown regulations |
| Government remains committed to taxi guidance |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Thousands of pubs could permanently close |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Government funds study into how pubs could open |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Covid 19 and its impact on gambling |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Updated DfT Taxis and PHV guidance |
| COVID-19 Licensing Issues: Government Taskforces to look at re-opening guidelines for closed businesses |
| Re-opening: Shops re-open on Monday, while pubs seek clarity and zoo announcements expected |
| COVID19 Licensing Issues: Opening up outside spaces for licensed premises |
| Guide Dogs Coronavirus Guidance for Taxi and Minicab Drivers |
| Business Secretary: 4th July earliest date for re-opening of pubs and bars |
| Boris Johnson: outdoor attractions and zoos can re-open from Monday 15 June alongside shops |
| Appeals – Concerns registered over long delays on licensing hearings |
| Scotland’s tourism industry may re-open from 15 July |
| Scottish Tourism Alliance responds to announcement that sector can reopen on 15th July |
| Government launches review into 2m social distancing rule |
| Further easing of lockdown restrictions |
| New rules on face coverings come into force today |
| Partnership working has never been more important by Dan Davies |
| Hospitality & Tourism APPG publishes report into effects of COVID-19 on sectors |
| UKH calls on Government to confirm hospitality reopening date |
| Closing certain businesses and venues in England – Guidance updated |
| Increased Covid19 testing of taxi drivers |
| DfT statement on face coverings in taxis |
| Gambling Commission Covid19 guidance for operators |
| Toilets and compliance with the Health Protection Regulations – NEXSTART Advice Note |
| Scotland moves to Phase 2 in COVID-19 recovery route map |
| Scotland - tourism and hospitality sector guidance published |
| CPNI publishes Physical Distancing Guidance |
| Code of practice for the commercial property sector |
| Update on Business and Planning Bill |
| Outdoor theatres, gyms and pools to re-open |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) England Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020 No. 684) and associated guidance |
| NEXSTART advice note on Business & Planning Bill |
| Beauty salons set to reopen for some services next week under new government guidelines |
| Gov.uk updates: Outdoor theatres, gyms and pools to re-open |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| Further easing of lockdown in Wales |
| Pub has licence revoked for noise and COVID-19 lockdown breach |
| Scotland’s hairdressers and barbers to re-open |
| New planning rules to protect cultural heritage |
| Select Committee publish report on Gambling Harm |
| NEXSTART FAQs published |
| Review of restaurant licence for flouting lockdown rules |
| Business and Planning Bill: Update (1) |
| Bristol set to remove all Cumulative Impact Policies |
| Business & Planning Bill: 11pm deadline on off-sales |
| Planning update on cultural venues and holiday parks - Written Ministerial Statement |
| Public Accounts Committee report on gambling |
| Scotland: Planning for re-opening schools safely |
| Northern Ireland: proposals to reform liquor licensing laws |
| COVID-19 Latest relaxations: Theatres and indoor performances to resume in England from 1 August |
| PM on latest relaxations as Government ‘hopes for the best but plans for the worst' |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 |
| Licensing of outdoor drinking and dining – LGA Guidance |
| Government issue guidance on local authority powers to impose restrictions |
| NEXSTART on Coronavirus Regulations No3 on Local Restriction Directions |
| ‘Nightingale Courts’ established to help tackle the impact of Covid-19 on the justice system |
| Business events and conferences given go ahead to resume from 1 October |
| Government plans to ensure pubs, restaurants and cafes offer both smoking and non-smoking outdoor options |
| CGA and UKHospitality set out the industry’s road to recovery |
| Government announces national standards for taxi and private hire vehicle passengers in England and Wales |
| NEXSTART guidance on pavement licence conditions |
| Business and Planning Bill Update |
| Business & Planning Act 2020 |
| Pavement licences guidance |
| Guidance for temporary alcohol licensing provisions |
| Petition to ban puppy import and strengthen Lucy’s Law |
| Vets and celebrities lead public warnings against ‘cruel and opportunist’ lockdown pet sellers |
| Dance Music Artists and Industry Make Urgent Plea to Government to Support UK’s World Leading Dance Music & Events Sector |
| Scottish Government criticised after re-imposing ban on gaming machines in betting shops |
| Face coverings Regulations published |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 |
| Coronavirus restrictions relaxed further in Wales |
| Small music venues in England get £2.2m emergency government funding |
| “Close the criminal cabbies loophole” – IoL referenced |
| £10 million funding package for Scotland’s events sector |
| Scotland – Re-opening Phase 3 continues with further indicative dates |
| Scotland: events sector guidance published |
| Local lockdown restrictions for North West England, while Luton will be relaxed |
| Government reverse re-opening plans for certain premises |
| Pubs and restaurants in Wales reopen indoors |
| Lockdown 'reverse gear' warning for Scottish pubs |
| Guide Dogs and RNIB - Letter to Local Authority Licensing |
| Pubs ‘may need to shut’ to allow schools to reopen |
| The Rules for Independence Day and Beyond - Issue 3, 31 July 2020 |
| Coronavirus: £100m Zoo Animals Fund opens for applications |
| Closing certain businesses and venues in England - Guidance updated 3 August 2020 |
| Local lockdowns reach Scotland as Aberdeen restrictions are imposed |
| Launch of Planning for the future consultation to reform the planning system |
| Entertainment industry calls for more support |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| LGA calls for tougher licensing powers “to crack down” on COVID-19 safety breaches |
| Football alcohol might be lifted |
| DPTAC position on taxis and private hire vehicles |
| IoL response to Wales' proposed ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens |
| Restrictions on household gatherings to continue in parts of North West, West Yorkshire, East Lancashire and Leicester |
| Updated: Closing certain businesses and venues in England |
| Updates to Guidance ‘Closing certain businesses and venues in England’ |
| COVID-19 - Changes agreed to local restrictions across England |
| Northern Ireland announces Localised restrictions in response to Covid-19 increases |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 |
| NexStart Rule of 6 Explanatory Note: Updated |
| Rule of six comes into effect to tackle coronavirus |
| THE “RULE OF 6” CORONAVIRUS REGULATIONS |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Collection of Contact Details etc and Related Requirements) Regulations 2020 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf to go into lockdown |
| COVID Marshals 'unlikely' in England, councils say |
| Peers call on Jenrick to explain opposition to smoke-free zones |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North East of England) Regulations 2020 |
| Restrictions for more areas in north west, West Yorkshire and midlands to tackle rising infection rates |
| Updated COVID Working Safely Guidance (restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaway services) |
| IoL Patron Philip Kolvin QC joins 11KBW |
| PM announce new curbs on pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues |
| “Downing Street to spearhead gambling reforms” |
| Sefton MBC appeal to the Crown Court over Magistrates' decision to grant convicted abductor's taxi driver licence |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed (UK Wide) – 22 September |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 |
| Latest Lockdown Regulations: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2020 have been published |
| The 24 September Coronavirus Restrictions |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 12) Regulations 2020 |
| Consolidated version of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2020 |
| NHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| Uber successful in London Operating Appeal |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| New legal duty to self-isolate comes into force today |
| Restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase |
| COVID-19 Further restrictions for parts of the North East |
| Consolidated version of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of...Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020 |
| Mandatory decibel limits in hospitality venues |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England, North East and North West of England and Obligations of Undertakings (England) etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| Festival and outdoor events – LGA advice note |
| Local lockdown measures for Derry City and Strabane District as infection rates continue to rise |
| Further restrictions confirmed in parts of the North East and North West in response to rising infection rates |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England and North East and North West of England etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| IoL Chairman on the impact of coronavirus |
| TfL refuse Ola’s London operating licence |
| Legal challenge to Government’s 10pm hospitality curfew |
| Prime Minister announces new local COVID Alert Levels |
| Discount awarded to licensed premises |
| Gambling Commission new rules to stamp out irresponsible ‘VIP customer’ practices |
| Police and councils to get £30m to help enforce new coronavirus regulations |
| Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close |
| Private Hire driver convicted for failing to take a guide dog in Milton Keynes |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) Regulations 2020 & Accompanying Guidance |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (High) (England) Regulations 2020 & Accompanying Guidance |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Medium) (England) Regulations 2020 & Accompanying Guidance |
| Local Restrictions Guidance |
| Review of the Gambling Act 2005 |
| NEXSTART Q&As on Coronavirus Tiers Regulations and Compliance |
| Hospitality’s confidence shattered after year of COVID-19 |
| Summary reviews following COVID breaches - interim steps appeals dismissed |
| Monkeys could be banned as pets – Government |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| Coronavirus Control Plan - Alert Levels in Wales |
| Changes to Coronavirus levels in Scotland |
| Cabinet Office on Gov.uk forms |
| Conditionality & tax registration checks – update |
| England - COVID-19 Tier changes from 19 December announced |
| COVID-19 Christmas Guidance updated |
| Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes |
| Taxi and private hire vehicle statistics, England: 2020 |
| Higher-level restrictions to come into force in Wales to control coronavirus |
| THE TIER 4 REGULATIONS: IMPACT ON BUSINESSES |
| Prime Minister announces Tier 4: 'Stay At Home' Alert Level in response to new COVID variant |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Obligations of Undertakings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020 |
| Scotland: New guidance issued for the festive period |
| UPDATE: Cabinet Office on Gov.uk forms |
| £800 house party fines to be introduced in England |
| ‘Councillors could be disenfranchised without remote meetings’ – LGC |
| Nearly 6,000 licensed premises lost in Britain’s year of lockdowns |
| Prime Minister urged to engage with the hospitality sector following petition seeking Minister for Hospitality |
| Premises Licence revoked following COVID breach |
| Covid-19: Fines increase during third national lockdown |
| Guide to the availability of live links in magistrates’ |
| London venue paid to break lockdown rules for celebrity birthday party |
| Peabody Trust -v- Offomah |
| Proposals for changes to Gambling Commission fees |
| Popular TOWIE hangout in east London stripped of its licence for flouting licensing conditions |
| England might not return to regional restrictions |
| Alcohol deaths hit record high during Covid |
| Uber BV and others (Appellants) v Aslam and others |
| Government's roadmap out of lockdown in England |
| High Court grants permission to challenge Birmingham street trading policy |
| Scotland unveils 'cautious' route out of lockdown |
| Administrative Court overturn conviction for refusing to provide name and address in relation to suspected breach of Coronavirus Regulations |
| Al fresco dining set to return across Westminster to help struggling businesses |
| Local taxi driver loses licence after inappropriate contact with woman |
| Government sets out plans to protect public places from terrorist attacks |
| Guidance: Reopening businesses and venues in England |
| Institute appoints John Garforth as Vice Chair |
| NI lockdown exit plan |
| Cancellation of 20/21 alcohol and late night refreshment licensing collection |
| Additional funding for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses in Wales |
| Chancellor Budget 2021: Overview of Licensing and Hospitality Sector Announcements |
| Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): safety screens for taxis and PHVs |
| Smoke-free laws in Wales - Changes from 1 March 2021 |
| National security legislation becomes law |
| Illegal breeders banned from keeping dogs following successful Council prosecution |
| Wales: lockdown to continue for further three weeks as pupils return to school |
| Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and Restrictions: All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
| Supporting the reopening of outdoor hospitality - The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP |
| BACTA Starts Legal Challenge of Government Regarding AGC Reopening |
| Wisbech police lay out claims against mayor |
| Three unlicensed traders prosecuted in Milton Keynes under the Licensing Act 2003 |
| Updated gov.uk Covid guidance |
| Covid: Police issue 26 fines at illegal poker tournament |
| Taxi, PHV and scrap metal tax checks from 2022 |
| Scotland: changes to Level 4 restrictions |
| Wales takes first steps out of lockdown |
| Hospitality bosses threaten government with court |
| Reclaim These Streets - implications of the judgement handed down yesterday by Mr Justice Holgate |
| Bristol’s Names Night-Time Economy Advisor |
| Update on Cumulative Impact Policies |
| New safety measures after Sarah Everard death |
| Updated Covid secure guidance for visitor economy |
| Scotland: Timetable for further lockdown easing |
| Northern Ireland Executive agrees early relaxations to Covid-19 regulations |
| Government sets out new plans to help build trust in use of digital identities |
| Home Office Regulatory Sandbox |
| Restart Grants: Guidance to local authorities published |
| Shortage of bouncers could stop clubs reopening |
| Magistrate throws out teenager's £10,000 Covid fine for holding a rule-breaking party |
| Exploitation and Abuse linked to Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles |
| Wisbech mayor removed as DPS from licence |
| Ministry of Justice to consult on judicial review reforms |
| ADSO and LLG issue claim in High Court in bid to extend local authority remote meetings |
| Roadmap legal action over different reopening times |
| Call for trials of age-verification technology in alcohol sales |
| The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021 |
| COVID Guidance updates |
| New raft of measures to prepare high streets and seaside resorts for summer |
| Hidden economy conditionality - Northern Ireland and Scotland |
| Pubs could require vaccine passports |
| Inevitable’ third COVID-19 wave will not change plan |
| Closing certain businesses and venues in England – guidance updated (1) |
| The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2021 |
| Welsh Government: Taxi and private hire vehicles: licensing guidance |
| New guidance on safe use of council offices |
| Wales starts relaxations for tourism sector |
| Kit Malthouse MP response to National Licensing Forum Members |
| Updates to Government Guidance |
| 'Sobriety ankle tags' rolled out across England |
| Moving Wales into Alert Level 3: First Minister sets out plans to further relax COVID restrictions |
| Pubs and restaurants in Wales reopen outdoors from 26 April |
| Institute of Licensing response to Gambling the call for evidence |
| Fresh wave of grant funding launched |
| PM confirm further easing of Covid restrictions confirmed for 12 April |
| Covid passport trials to begin this month |
| Age verification technology to be trialled in shops, bars and restaurants |
| Organised events guidance for local authorities guidance |
| Welsh Government issues taxi and private hire vehicle guidance ahead of development of new legislation |
| Status certification "likely to bring significant implications" for licensing - LGA |
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