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1 October 2025

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Government sets out plans for Gambling saturation policies


The UK Government’s Pride in Place Strategy aims to empower communities through devolved funding and new licensing powers, including saturation controls on gambling premises.


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UK government plans 20% VAT on taxi fares


The UK Government is reportedly set to announce a standard 20% VAT on all taxi and private hire vehicle fares in the upcoming Autumn Budget.


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Government highlights importance of efficient taxi and PHV licensing across England


DfT responds to parliamentary questions regarding the variation in licensing processing times across local authorities in England.


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Licensed trade bodies join the growing calls for taxi and private hire licensing reform


A coalition of taxi and private hire trade bodies across England has intensified calls for urgent reform of the licensing framework.


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Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland fall to five-year low amid calls for continued action


New figures from National Records of Scotland show that the number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland fell by 7 % in 2024, marking the lowest annual total since 2019.


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Gambling Commission to close Advisory Board for Safer Gambling


The Gambling Commission has today announced that the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) will close following the completion of its original remit.


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Seven shops across Kent have their licences revoked for selling alcohol to minors


Kent Police said drinks including beer and vodka were sold to minors and some of them ended up ill in hospital.


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Islington door supervisor guilty of fraud over cloned SIA licence


Adedoyin Ajanaku was convicted of fraud after SIA investigators found him working as a door supervisor with a cloned licence.


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Bristol considers 1% gig ticket levy to support grassroots music venues


Bristol City Council is exploring a proposal to introduce a 1% levy on gig tickets, aiming to generate up to £1 million annually to support the city’s grassroots music scene.


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Upper Licensing Officer – Luton Council

Closing Date 1st October 2025


Licensing Enforcement Officer – Spelthorne Borough Council

Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025


Senior Licensing Officer – East Cambridgeshire District Council

Closing Date 30th September 2025


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