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This circular sets out changes to the applications forms for a firearm or shotgun certificate, and registering as a firearms dealer.
Provision of information by applicants for a firearm or shotgun…
Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street.
The Secretary of State has appointed Charles Counsell OBE as Interim Chair of the Gambling Commission.
Baroness Twycross' speech at GambleAware’s annual conference, where she set out the government’s work to strengthen protections against gambling harms.
Government to bring forward statutory levy on gambling operators to generate £100 million for the research, prevention and treatment of gambling harms
Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew gives an update on the progress of the Government's gambling white paper at the Gambling with Lives Parliamentary Forum.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew updates on gambling white paper progress at the Betting and Gaming Council Annual General Meeting
The Secretary of State has appointed seven Commissioners to the Gambling Commission commencing 11 September 2023.
A public consultation process has been launched to look at how to conduct financial risk checks for problem gambling and at what level stake limits should be set for people playing online slot games.
Oral statement by the Culture Secretary on the white paper setting out government's plans for major reform of gambling laws
People at risk of gambling-related harm will be better protected under government plans to update betting rules for the digital age.
Culture Secretary speaks ahead of the publication of the gambling white paper
Gambling Minister speaks ahead of the forthcoming publication of the Gambling Act Review
Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Chris Philp’s speech to the GambleAware conference
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A review of Coventry City Council's statement of licensing policy (SLP) benefits from considering public health and health equality issues.
Government also confirms move to increase society lotteries’ maximum draw prize
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Mims Davies speech at the launch of the Gambling Commission’s new National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms.
Bookmakers agree additional payments worth up to £3 million in a positive step which will ensure a fair return to the sport from industry giants
The government has asked for the publics' views on introducing alcohol licensing laws in airports, to reduce problems with drunk and disruptive passengers.
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