Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Improvements coming to the IoL member area
We are working behind the scenes on improvements to our member systems to support members...
Read MoreGambling Commission issues January compliance update
The Gambling Commission has issued its first fortnightly update of 2026.
Read MoreTrade bodies respond to speculation of government review of business rates for pubs
Speculation that the government is preparing to revisit business rates for pubs has triggered a...
Read MoreTransport Committee to question ministers in taxi inquiry
The Transport Committee will press ministers on the future of taxi and private hire vehicle...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners