New age-of-sale notice requirements for tobacco retailers in Wales come into force on 1 January 2027: notices at least A3, lettering at least 12mm high.
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The High Court has dismissed claims worth an estimated £340 million against Uber, ruling that they were brought outside the limitation period. The court did not consider the merits.
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The Government has proposed tighter rules on high-risk cosmetic procedures in England, including liquid BBLs, vampire facials and deep chemical peels. The consultation closes on 13 January 2027.
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This week’s Licensing Flash 👇
▪ Government sets out taxi licensing reform plans
▪ New regulations pave way for Mayor of London intervention
▪ Night-time economy shrinks by 350 venues in six months
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There is no single route into licensing. There are plenty of reasons to take one. In this video, Jacob Doleman, Finley Best and Connie Starsmore tell us how they found theirs.
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Councils are still waiting for the Government's next update on local government reorganisation. NTC2026 panel on 18 November: "Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution: Impact on Licensing".
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The IoL's written submission behind Sue Nelson's oral evidence to Parliament's high streets inquiry: successful high streets need effective place making and place management.
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Black Lives in Music has published its Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) Report, with recommendations aimed at tackling racial inequalities in event licensing.
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Sue Nelson gave oral evidence for the IoL to MPs on 13 October as part of Parliament's inquiry into England's high streets. The IoL urged a focus on compliance and criminality, not assumptions about business sectors.
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New regulations come into force on 3 November 2026, allowing the Mayor of London to call in certain licensing applications of strategic importance after a borough decision.
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Our Head of Professional Standards, Clare McMillan, on the IoL’s new CRM, what it means for members, and the qualifications and CPD plans ahead.
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Thirty years of NTC. 117 speakers, more than 65 sessions and 23 sponsors in Stratford-upon-Avon, 18 to 20 November. In 1997, magistrates ran alcohol licensing.
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This week’s Licensing Flash 👇
Home Office updates taxi right to work guidance
Gambling minister signals review of ‘aim to permit’
ASB guidance reinforces role of licensing
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IoL speakers will lead discussions at the CIEH inaugural Licensing Conference on 5 November, opening with a keynote from James Button.
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British Beer and Pub Association figures suggest around one pub a day could close in Britain in 2026, with more than 5,000 jobs at risk.
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Gambling Minister says consultation on revoking 'aim to permit' is 'starting very shortly', reports say.
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The Home Office has issued updated right to work guidance for taxi and private hire licensing, in effect from 1 October 2026.
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Three Rank Group casino operators have agreed to pay £5m after a Gambling Commission investigation found anti money laundering and safer gambling failings, and must undergo an independent audit.
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The IoL has published a new strategy for 2026 to 2031, including a new qualifications framework, CPD, a professional conduct framework and the aim of working towards Royal Charter status by 2030.
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This week's Licensing Flash 👇
IoL launches new five year strategy for the profession
Wales raises minimum alcohol price to match Scotland
UKHospitality calls for licensing reform on high streets
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