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The Institute of Licensing, incorporating the National Association of Licensing and Enforcement Officers - the professional body for UK licensing practitioners.

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England face Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semi final. The Home Office has widened licensing extensions to cover matches that run into extra time or are delayed or postponed
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Full story: https://t.co/5XDE3rhCjj

#Licensing #AlcoholLicensing

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Home Office figures show a record year for the County Lines Programme: 2,833 lines closed, 7,381 arrests, and 1,400+ knives removed from the streets.

Full story: https://t.co/IehulZ8KIW

#Licensing #LocalGovernment #PublicProtection

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Government decisions on the remaining 14 LGR areas are expected this week, ahead of summer recess. New unitary authorities will take on alcohol, taxi, and gambling licensing functions.

Full story: https://t.co/Vh5mwKF4pe

#Licensing #LGR

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Gambling Impact Assessments won't be in force before summer recess. Baroness Twycross expects them by end of 2026. A promised consultation on guidance hasn't launched yet.

Full story 👉 https://t.co/Szb2Q9tVeF

#Licensing #Regulation

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New for 2026. Our first award for licensing teams, not individuals, closes for nominations in 3 weeks.
Know a team doing brilliant work together? Put them forward. Winner announced at the NTC2026 Gala Dinner.
Nominate 👉 [email protected]
#Licensing #LocalGovernment

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SIA sets out next steps as Martyn's Law moves closer to commencement. Pilot inspections progressing, new digital platform in development. Section 27 guidance remains definitive on scope and duties.

https://t.co/5Yktceyvxu

#Licensing #PublicProtection

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Gambling Commission confirms staged rollout of Financial Risk Assessments. Stage one targets the largest operators at £5,000 net deposit in 24hrs. Full rollout brings lower thresholds by age. No enforcement action in early stages.

https://t.co/W86BuRDTqM

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Licensing news is moving fast 👇
▪️ Southport Inquiry: taxi and PHV recommendations accepted
▪️ Alcohol age verification due in October
▪️ Licensed venues get planning protection

https://t.co/dUHgWMZDYt
#Licensing #LocalGovernment

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8 days to go. Summer Training Conference 2026, 15 July, Cheltenham Town Hall.

One day, every corner of licensing: Martyn's Law, digital ID, taxi and PHV, LGR, national policy and more.

Members: book 2, get a 3rd free.

https://t.co/mCMz2JZRtg #STC2026 #Licensing

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Government confirms plans to bring gig economy platforms into right to work checks for the first time, IoL reports.

https://t.co/Z2Zyl6tGWI

#Licensing #Regulation

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Home Office expects digital age verification rules for alcohol sales to commence in October, IoL reports.

https://t.co/SlvNIigPvq

#Licensing #AlcoholLicensing

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Government proposes closing the demolition loophole for Asset of Community Value (ACV) pubs, theatres and venues. Owners would need full planning permission to demolish.

Consultation open until 5 August.

Full story: https://t.co/tb45fpPxf1

#Licensing #Regulation

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No TEN needed for Sunday's England v Mexico kick off. The Home Secretary has used s.172 of the Licensing Act 2003 to extend hours to 5am Monday.

Full story: https://t.co/oFKfrvnmqK

#Licensing #AlcoholLicensing

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IoL's LGR and Devolution Hub now features the new LGR Guidance, covering every stage of the move to unitary authorities.

https://t.co/HV1Qi5FaAK

#Licensing #LGR

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IoL has published new LGR Guidance to help licensing teams prepare for the move to new unitary authorities across England.

https://t.co/HV1Qi5FaAK

#Licensing #LGR

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🗞️ Licensing Flash | 1 July 2026

▪️ IoL publishes LGR Guidance
▪️ Digital age verification for licensed premises
▪️ 25% Gambling Commission licence fee rise confirmed from October

📰 https://t.co/nm0y87odK0

#Licensing #LocalGovernment

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SIA officers checked 450 licences across 224 premises in coordinated night time economy inspections, finding counterfeit licences, suspended operatives, and breaches of licence conditions.

https://t.co/F9zNTwB15X

#Licensing #PublicProtection

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IoL has responded to DAERA's animal welfare consultation in Northern Ireland, backing licensing for rescue and rehoming organisations, a ban on aversive training devices, and stronger microchipping rules for dogs and cats.

https://t.co/GLcr1ltgtZ

#Licensing #AnimalWelfare

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Animal Licensing Conference, 23 September 2026. One day, every animal licensing hot topic, fully online. Full programme to follow.

https://t.co/W8OSg2Ancx

#AnimalLicensing #Licensing

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The CSE inquiry has named its first sites: Bradford, Rochdale and Telford. Peers in the Lords have pressed ministers on the continued delay to national taxi and PHV licensing standards.

https://t.co/f8PZgAeyNC

#Licensing #PublicProtection