by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The BBC reported that Uber was previously granted permission to launch in the city in 2018, but later surrendered its licence. Uber has reportedly confirmed to BBC Scotland News it has officially lodged an application to operate in Aberdeen. It said that, if granted,...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Institute previously reported that The Pedicabs (London) Bill returned from the Lords on Tuesday 26 March with no amendments. Following on from this, The Pedicabs (London) Act 2024 has now been made and will shorty be published. The Act makes provision for...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
New laws to protect our citizens from threats such as terrorism and child sexual abuse have been passed as part of an update to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. As technology has rapidly advanced and the type of threats the UK faces evolved, it is crucial the UK...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
In a case widely reported, the Court of Appeal ruled that legal errors were made in reaching the conclusion that Mr Bryson had no case to answer on allegations of making a false statement during an investigation into door staff operating in the north Down area. Lord...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Institute of Licensing is delighted to be joining the Private Hire & Taxi Exhibition Milton Keynes 2024 Show. The PHTM Expo will take place on 15th and 16th May at the Arena MK. We will be at the event on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th May. Mike Smith and...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
The new Code of Practice will protect the tips of more than 2 million workers, giving them a fair share of the tips received by a company. The Government introduced the Code of Practice on the fair and transparent distribution of tips that will have legal effect under...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing at Aston University has completed a two-year project with Birmingham City Council (BCC) exploring in depth the connections between harmful gambling and tenancy security – the first study of its kind in the UK. It found...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
The BBC reported that the Middlesbrough Empire is facing “a fight for its existence” after a man was allegedly “thrown to the ground” outside the venue in March. Its licence was suspended, and it has been closed ever since. The club previously...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Pedicabs (London) Bill returned from the Lords on Tuesday 26 March with no amendments. The Bill would make provision for Transport for London (TfL) to be able to regulate pedicabsin London, for the first time. This Bill extends to England and Wales but only...
by louis@instituteoflicensing.org | Apr 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ahead of the Re-Opening of the Brixton Academy this evening more than a year after being closed Michael Kill CEO NTIA says: “We are pleased that the Brixton Academy will finally be able to open its doors this evening for the first time in over a year, with a...
