Councils are still waiting for the Government's next update on local government reorganisation. NTC2026 panel on 18 November: "Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution: Impact on Licensing".
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The IoL's written submission behind Sue Nelson's oral evidence to Parliament's high streets inquiry: successful high streets need effective place making and place management.
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Black Lives in Music has published its Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) Report, with recommendations aimed at tackling racial inequalities in event licensing.
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Sue Nelson gave oral evidence for the IoL to MPs on 13 October as part of Parliament's inquiry into England's high streets. The IoL urged a focus on compliance and criminality, not assumptions about business sectors.
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New regulations come into force on 3 November 2026, allowing the Mayor of London to call in certain licensing applications of strategic importance after a borough decision.
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Our Head of Professional Standards, Clare McMillan, on the IoL’s new CRM, what it means for members, and the qualifications and CPD plans ahead.
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Thirty years of NTC. 117 speakers, more than 65 sessions and 23 sponsors in Stratford-upon-Avon, 18 to 20 November. In 1997, magistrates ran alcohol licensing.
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This week’s Licensing Flash 👇
Home Office updates taxi right to work guidance
Gambling minister signals review of ‘aim to permit’
ASB guidance reinforces role of licensing
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ALT Dark blue graphic titled Licensing Flash News, dated 14 October 2026, with a faint globe illustration behind a numbered list of three headlines: 01 Home Office updates taxi right to work guidance, 02 Gambling minister signals review of aim to permit, 03 ASB guidance reinforces role of licensing, followed by And more in the full Flash and the IoL NALEO logo.
IoL speakers will lead discussions at the CIEH inaugural Licensing Conference on 5 November, opening with a keynote from James Button.
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British Beer and Pub Association figures suggest around one pub a day could close in Britain in 2026, with more than 5,000 jobs at risk.
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Gambling Minister says consultation on revoking 'aim to permit' is 'starting very shortly', reports say.
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The Home Office has issued updated right to work guidance for taxi and private hire licensing, in effect from 1 October 2026.
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Three Rank Group casino operators have agreed to pay £5m after a Gambling Commission investigation found anti money laundering and safer gambling failings, and must undergo an independent audit.
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The IoL has published a new strategy for 2026 to 2031, including a new qualifications framework, CPD, a professional conduct framework and the aim of working towards Royal Charter status by 2030.
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This week's Licensing Flash 👇
IoL launches new five year strategy for the profession
Wales raises minimum alcohol price to match Scotland
UKHospitality calls for licensing reform on high streets
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ALT Dark blue graphic titled "Licensing Flash News" over a globe illustration, listing three headlines: IoL launches new strategy for licensing profession, Wales raises minimum alcohol price to match Scotland, and UKHospitality calls for licensing reform on high streets, followed by "and more" and the IoL NALEO logo.
What makes a local partnership work? Sue Nelson and Caroline Day are at The Partnership Effect in Glasgow today with licensing, police, industry and community partners. IoL Director Stephen McGowan is on the programme.
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Wales has raised the minimum unit price for alcohol from 50p to 65p, in line with Scotland, from 1 October. Ministers say it could prevent hundreds of alcohol related deaths.
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Concerns have been raised over greyhound rehoming as Wales prepares for its racing ban, with welfare groups and industry reportedly divided over how the transition should be managed.
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The LGA is urging Government to introduce retail licensing for tobacco and vape sellers, as part of its response to the consultation on packaging, appearance and display regulations.
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New analysis finds hospitality faces the highest tax burden of any UK sector, paying 82p in tax for every £1 of profit against a UK average of 50p.
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