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Licensed premises across England and Wales will now have the option to accept digital proof of age when selling alcohol.
The Government is launching a fast-track review to tear up outdated licensing rules that have been holding back pubs, bars and local events and we want to hear from the people who know best: landlords, punters and communitie…
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A review of Coventry City Council's statement of licensing policy (SLP) benefits from considering public health and health equality issues.
The government has asked for the publics' views on introducing alcohol licensing laws in airports, to reduce problems with drunk and disruptive passengers.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New Licensing (Sale of Alcohol) Ordinance and Regulations.
Public health teams in Medway have used research to present the voice of the local community and businesses to the Licensing Committee.
The alcohol industry is updating the health information on its labels, to reflect the latest scientific evidence.
Public health teams are inputting into the application process for alcohol licensing and cumulative impact policy (CIP) areas in Liverpool.
Home Office announces the second phase of the local alcohol action areas (LAAA) programme which sees 33 new regions coming on board.
We need an open, public debate about airline passengers who become disruptive after drinking.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Lynne Featherstone and in the House of Lords by Lord Bates.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ministers met industry representatives to agree a series of pledges to tackle the £21 billion a year cost of drink-related harm.
Project launched to combat drink-fuelled crime and disorder and health harms.
This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by Norman Baker MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.
Scheme allows councils to collect contribution towards cost of late-night policing.
Written ministerial statement: consultation on enabling targeted, local alternatives to personal licences to sell alcohol
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on lobbying, the Cabinet, MPs' pay and minimum pricing.
Measures to tackle drunkenness and disorder blighting town centres announced.
Minister of State for Crime Prevention Jeremy Browne gives a statement on the alcohol strategy consultation.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Leveson Inquiry, alcohol pricing and EU budget.
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