August 2023 - Pavement Licensing Advice Note

For the majority of operators, current Pavement Licences will expire on 30 September 2023.
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April 2023 - Licensing Act 2003: Regulatory Easements

During Covid the government implemented a number of easements, or “relaxations” relating to off sales of alcohol and temporary event notices.
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September 2022 - Extension to Off Sales Deregulation

The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will come into force on 29 September 2022 and officially extends the temporary off sales provisions in the Business and Planning Act 2020 to 30 September 2023.
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August 2022 - Extension to Pavement Licences

Whilst the proposed permanent changes to the pavement licence regime as set out in the Levelling up and Regeneration Bill continues its passage through the Houses of Commons and Lords, the current temporary provisions, due to expire on 30 September 2022 have been extended for a further year.
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May 2022 - Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill is currently being scrutinised by the House of Lords and House of Commons.
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17 May 2021 - Opening Up, Step 3

A summary of the key changes to Coronavirus regulations, in effect from 17th May.
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Thomas and Thomas Immigration Update

As most employers know, with effect from 11pm on 31 December 2020 free movement of European Economic Area (“EEA”) nationals ends.....
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12 April 2021 - Opening Up, Step 2

A summary of the key changes to Coronavirus regulations, in effect from 12th April.
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Thomas and Thomas Immigration Update

As most employers know, with effect from 11pm on 31 December 2020 free movement of European Economic Area (“EEA”) nationals ends.....
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TIER WE GO AGAIN…

The new Regulations come into force on Wednesday 2 December 2020. The Government’s Guidance for each tier can be found here....
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November 2020 - Lock Down: Take 2

The new Regulations are now out, and with it the hospitality trade is left to fight another day with off sales firmly back in their armoury. .
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Local COVID alert level: high - 16.10.20

As London moves to Local COVID alert level: high from 00:01 on Saturday 17 October, further restrictions on social contact will apply..
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Business & Planning Act 2020

The Business & Planning Act 2020, which has just received Royal Assent, is now law and is in effect until 30 September 2021.
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July 2020

The Government has released its eagerly awaited Business & Planning Bill which has now passed through the House of Commons.
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10 July 2020: Email re Soho Neighbourhood Planning

In difficult economic times, the hospitality industry (being the one of the biggest employers in the UK) should be encouraged and supported.
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19 June 2020: Westminster Update

As it stands, we still don’t know whether Central Government will de-regulate planning and licensing in time for the 4th of July, or at all.
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17 June 2020: Reopening Westminster's Hospitality Sector

Westminster have just published their outline plans to help reopen the hospitality sector following the Covid-19 crisis.
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9 June 2020: Looking Forward

It is said that the “law is an ass” and there have certainly been some bum decisions by the lawmakers recently. The “COVID” Regulations are a case in point.
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May 2020: Looking Forward

External seating may be crucial to many operators opening during the so-called Third Phase. These areas will help ease pressure on internal space, meaning social distancing could potentially be maintained indoors as well as outdoors.
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Remote Sales of Alcohol

In the current climate, we have been asked for clarification on where the sale of alcohol takes place if it's sent out by way of delivery or mail order?
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Coronavirus and Planning Update: 24 March 2020

The Government has now issued its planning guidance in respect of the new planning legislation allowing certain premises to operate as a takeaway for a temporary 12-month period.
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Coronavirus and Licensing Update: 23 March 2020

As you will have heard, the Government has effectively closed down pubs and restaurants unless there are trading for takeaway or delivery only...
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Coronavirus and Licensing

Firstly, we would like to send our best wishes to you in these difficult and unprecedented times...
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