Taking an objective view
At Complete Licensing, we’re asked all sorts of questions about licensing and the hospitality sector, and among the most frequent topics which comes up is that of licensing objectives.
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Licensing news, case studies and practical guidance for the leisure and hospitality industry.
Check your tactics before the big kick-off
Here we are then – or, in football parlance, here we go (here we go, here we go) – at the start of Euro 2024, when fans of all nations are still full of hope and keen to sink more than just one glass as they cheer on their team.
Extra reason to toast British Euro success
Licensees will be hoping for English and Scottish success at the Euro 24 football championships – and not just for patriotic reasons. In a move which recognises nationwide interest in the Germany-based event, the Government has made provision for longer opening hours should either or both of the Home nations make it through the group stages and into the business end of the finals.
Take our top tips on new tipping law
The last thing any decent employer will do is withhold tips from hard-working staff.
Getting to grips with Martyn’s Law
It’s a sad but inescapable fact that the threat of terrorist action is something we live with nowadays. Attacks by terrorists may be thankfully rare in the UK – thanks, in no small part, to the vigilance of security forces and the public – but their effects can be devastating.
Summer – and football – on the way
So, here we are, racing headlong through Spring, knowing that Summer’s just around the corner. Summer – the season of outdoor drinking and dining, the season of tennis and cricket, flat racing and football.
Viva this new anti-violence scheme
We all know the justice system is far from perfect – in fact, it frequently throws up injustices. One of the most obvious – and one which deeply affects the hospitality sector – is the effect of violent incidents on licensed premises.
Lordly event celebrates best practice
Best Bar None held its annual awards presentation evening at the House of Lords recently, and Complete Licensing was represented in the form of Jim Sollars, one of our compliance experts.
Spring-cleaning your licence is on the agenda
Who knows whether we’ll see a break in the rain which seems to have been a constant companion over the last few months. What we do know is that Spring is upon us – the season for looking forward and getting things in order – including your business practices and licensing matters.
Expert local knowledge pays off in Soho
When The Soho Social café and restaurant contacted us they had already been refused an alcohol licence.
Guidance for licensees on how to prevent public nuisance
Complete Licensing has produced this guide to help you understand what the main public nuisance issues are likely to be for your business, how to assess their impact and how to control them.
Anti-spiking moves hit the nail on the head
It may have been a long time coming, but there was some good news for the hospitality industry on the cusp of the Festive Season.Just as Parliament was wrapping up for Christmas, Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled a package of measures aimed at clamping down on spiking and changing legislation to make it a specific offence.
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