The Institute of Licensing leads initiative to support councils, welfare groups, and the public ahead of April 2026 changes.

Burnley Borough Council has revoked the premises licence for Usha Indian Restaurant.

Over 1200 public health professionals have urged political parties to ensure the swift passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

The UK Government has launched a public consultation aimed at identifying and removing outdated, excessive, or poorly implemented regulations that hinder business growth.

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A gambling business will pay a £10 million penalty after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings.

The UK Government will shortly consult on shifting taxi and PHV licensing to local transport authorities to ensure consistent national standards.

Colchester was named as the National Pubwatch of the Year at an event on 21st October at the House of Lords.

It is with great sadness and a feeling of disbelief that we announce that David Daycock passed away.

A partially sighted man who uses a guide dog says he feels scared to book taxis after an "upsetting" experience with a driver.

Rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities.

Betfred has warned it may shut all 1,300 licensed betting shops if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises gambling taxes.

The Gambling Commission has released its Wave 1 2025 official statistics from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain.

The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a father and son for running an illegal scrap metal site.

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has announced plans to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by 2026.

More than a third of councils in England and Wales have not inspected a single licensed gambling establishment in the past year.

The UK government has launched a public consultation to review the regulation of Category D gaming machines and licensing requirements for bingo premises.

The guidance requires police and taxi/PHV licensing authorities to share timely and was co‑authored with the Institute of Licensing.

The Transport Committee has launched its inquiry into taxi and PHV licensing, with a first oral evidence session on 15 October 2025 to examine standards and regulatory reform.

The London Assembly urges the UK government to let TfL cap private hire vehicle licences to address driver safety, overwork, and the decline of traditional taxis.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a comprehensive report highlighting growing concerns over skins gambling.

From 30 June 2026 all online operators must provide customers with the opportunity to set a ‘deposit limit’.

A new Bill to regulate some of the most commonly performed non-surgical procedures has been published by the Scottish Parliament.

The UK Government has launched a major review of the Licensing Act 2003, aiming to modernise and streamline the licensing system.

West London and Cotswolds pub landlords warn councils treat popular community pubs as nuisances, using licensing enforcement that risks harming local venues and livelihoods.

The UK Government has launched a call for evidence to inform secondary legislation supporting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) will implement revised licensing criteria on 1 December 2025.

The proposed legislation would make Wales the first UK nation to ban greyhound racing outright.

Mayor Richard Parker has announced the formation of the West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission.

The Gambling Commission released its 2nd annual GSGB report, the world’s largest study on UK gambling habits, behaviours, and related consequences.

A London Assembly Transport Committee investigation into the plan has found more action is needed to support drivers and the industry.

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) have now officially launched ACT for Local Authorities.

Cheltenham Borough Council has successfully prosecuted a private hire driver for illegally plying for hire and driving without the required insurance and licence to do so.

The UK Government has announced the nationwide rollout of a new digital ID scheme designed to streamline identity verification and strengthen immigration enforcement.

A taxi driver in Luton has lost an appeal after his licence was revoked.

The Home Office has released new guidance materials to support public understanding of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has submitted its formal response to the Department for Transport’s consultation on the Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme.

Kent Police said drinks including beer and vodka were sold to minors and some of them ended up ill in hospital.

A coalition of taxi and private hire trade bodies across England has intensified calls for urgent reform of the licensing framework.

New figures from National Records of Scotland show that the number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland fell by 7 % in 2024, marking the lowest annual total since 2019.

The Gambling Commission has today announced that the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) will close following the completion of its original remit.

Adedoyin Ajanaku was convicted of fraud after SIA investigators found him working as a door supervisor with a cloned licence.

Bristol City Council is exploring a proposal to introduce a 1% levy on gig tickets, aiming to generate up to £1 million annually to support the city’s grassroots music scene.

The UK Government’s Pride in Place Strategy aims to empower communities through devolved funding and new licensing powers, including saturation controls on gambling premises.

The UK Government is reportedly set to announce a standard 20% VAT on all taxi and private hire vehicle fares in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

Communities will be handed unprecedented new powers to seize boarded shops, save derelict pubs and block gambling and vape shops on their high street.

DfT responds to parliamentary questions regarding the variation in licensing processing times across local authorities in England.

The Institute of Licensing (IoL) has submitted evidence to the Transport Committee’s inquiry into taxi and private hire licensing.

A leading anti-slavery charity has raised alarm over the growing number of modern slavery victims working in licensed hospitality venues.

Scott Hannaford-Hill pleaded guilty to an offence under section 3 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 for acting as an unlicensed security operative.