Licensing law

Pubs could pay more to play music after consultation

04-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Publicans could soon have to pay more to play recorded music at special events, once a controversial fee consultation has been concluded.

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How could Brexit affect licensing laws for pubs?

03-Jul-2018 By Poppleston Allen

With less than nine months to go until the UK leaves the European Union (EU), Lisa Sharkey, managing partner at law firm Poppleston Allen, outlines the impact Brexit could have on the country’s licensing laws.

Pubs warned about using lotto machines

02-Jul-2018 By Michelle Perrett

Licensees are being warned about the use of local lottery ticket machines in their pubs by the Gambling Commission.

Legal Q&A: Drink driving, bankruptcy and CVAs

18-Jun-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A from specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen looks at the impact of bankruptcy and a drink driving conviction on employment as well as what options are on the table to manage a barren spell in business.

Legal Q&A: Rules on serving hot food

30-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A looks at the rules governing service of hot food and drinks.

Legal top tips: Preparing for the FIFA World Cup kick-off

30-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's top tips for making the most of the World Cup this summer.

Legal: have checks become unbalanced?

29-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

I promise(ish) not to rant or wallow in nostalgia, both of which are weaknesses of mine.

Get permission for your outside seating area

21-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

It’s May, we are in the middle of spring (officially), with longer days and the hope of some sunshine, many of your customers will no doubt want to sit outside your premises enjoying a meal or a drink.

Legal Q&A: refusing entry and police on the premises

18-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

The latest legal Q&A looks at what power operators have in refusing entry and delves into the circumstances under which police can enter a pub.

Be a responsible world cup host

18-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

As football fanatics and detractors alike brace themselves for a summer of national flags, bunting, shouting at televisions, and packed pubs, so too does the hospitality sector.

Calls for Government to revamp approach to protecting music venues

11-May-2018 By Fred A'Court

A revamped approach to planning that safeguards live-music venues and nightclubs should be adopted by the Government, UKHospitality says.

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The royal wedding – make the most of extended licensing hours

04-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

What are the changes to licensing hours for the royal wedding and how can pubs benefit from this opportunity?

A guide to low and non-alcohol descriptors

01-May-2018 By Poppleston Allen

Following the increasing popularity of low and no-alcohol drinks, the Government has responded to calls for the need to review the labelling of such drinks before the Food Labelling Regulations 1996 expire in December 2018

PCA: discussions ongoing with pubcos over waiving confidentiality

30-Apr-2018 By Michelle Perrett

The office of the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) has said discussions are ongoing with pub-owning businesses concerning its call to waive confidentiality in arbitration awards.

Legal Q&A: planning permission applications and 'ridiculous' licensing conditions

19-Apr-2018 By Poppleston Allen

This week's legal Q&A looks at submitting planning applications and licensing conditions.