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Simon Francis
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a medical emergency when the body temperature drops below 35°C (normal body temperature is around 37°C)
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Simon Francis
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Spiked vapes in licensed premises
In May 2024, the Metropolitan Police highlighted a "very dangerous new threat" involving vapes laced with substances
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Simon Francis
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Sixty Five Nightclubs already closed in 2024
Sixty Five Nightclubs already closed in 2024- CGA Neilson reveal a dramatic and concerning decline in the number of nightclubs across the UK
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Simon Francis
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Can I upsell on a licensed premises?
Upselling is a common practice in hospitality, where staff encourage customers to upgrade their purchases
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Simon Francis
Oct 19, 20241 min read
Tiger Tiger, Haymarket, closes down
Tiger Tiger, which has been operating for 26 years, is set to become a hotel.
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Simon Francis
Oct 18, 20245 min read
What should a licensed premises dispersal policy contain?
The aim of a dispersal policy is to minimize disruption to the local community when customers leave the premises, reduce noise, prevent
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Simon Francis
Oct 16, 20242 min read
Bolton Council has approved the introduction of the Late Night Levy
The Council will be the first to institute a Late Night Levy for both alcohol and late night refreshment premises.
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Simon Francis
Oct 15, 20241 min read
TGI Fridays' operator goes into administration
On 7 October 2024 Thursdays UK Limited, operating under the brand ‘TGI Fridays UK’, entered administration
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Simon Francis
Oct 13, 20241 min read
London's nightlife is struggling
the night-time economy is struggling to recover post-Covid, and many establishments closing their doors for good.
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Simon Francis
Oct 12, 20243 min read
How to check if an ID is fake
Checking whether an ID is fake at a licensed premises, such as a bar or nightclub, is crucial to ensure compliance with legal regulations,
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Simon Francis
Oct 11, 20242 min read
London's night czar steps down
London's night czar steps down- Amy Lamé is to step down as London’s night czar after eight years in the role.
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Simon Francis
Oct 10, 20243 min read
How many first-aiders are needed at a licensed premises?
The number of first aiders required at a licensed premises depends on several factors
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Simon Francis
Oct 9, 20242 min read
England urged to bring in minimum unit price on alcohol
Public health leaders are calling for urgent action to increase the price of cheap alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences.
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Simon Francis
Oct 3, 20244 min read
Immigration offences on a licensed premises
Immigration offences on a licensed premises in England can have serious legal and financial consequences for business owners,
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Simon Francis
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Martyn's Law Update
Licensing Professionals have the following update on the highly likely arrival of Martyn’s Law – more formally referred to as the...
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Simon Francis
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Central London restaurant loses license
A central London restaurant famous for its dim sum has been stripped of its licence after at least 20 illegal workers were arrested
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Simon Francis
Aug 22, 20241 min read
Virtual attendance of council meetings
The Local Government Association is reporting that the Government is considering changes around councillors attending meetings virtually.
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