web analytics

News

Wales formally approve the introduction of 50p Minimum Unit Pricing

“The Welsh Government will formally introduce a minimum unit price of 50p from 2nd March 2020, after the proposals were approved by the Welsh Assembly yesterday. The introduction of this will mean that it will soon be an offence under The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol)Act 2018 for alcohol to be sold in Wales […]

Welsh minimum pricing

“The Welsh Government will formally introduce a minimum unit price of 50p from 2nd March 2020, after the proposals were approved by the Welsh Assembly yesterday. The introduction of this will mean that it will soon be an offence under The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol)Act 2018 for alcohol to be sold in Wales […]

Home Office announce a planned extension of licensing hours to celebrate VE Day

“The Home Secretary today has revealed plans to allow pubs, clubs and bars which are licensed to trade until 11pm to extend trade until 1am to celebrate VE day’s 75th anniversary. The proposed extension is for Friday 8 May and Saturday 9 May 2020.  This proposal will be subject to a short consultation with stakeholders, […]

Minimum pricing of alcohol in Wales

Press release from the Welsh Government: “This week the Welsh Government moved one step closer to implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP) of 50p across Wales. Vaughan Gething AM, Minister for Health and Social Services in Wales, announced in a statement to members that 2nd March 2020 is the date when the regulations will come into […]

Liverpool City council back ‘Agent of change’ proposal

“At a recent Cabinet meeting Liverpool City Council formally endorsed the Agent of Change principle and proposes to lobby Central Government for changes in licensing legislation to further  support the existing and potential live music offer in the City. The Agent of Change principle generally means that the person or business (i.e. the Agent) introducing […]