Digital Age Verification Is Coming: What Bar and Shop Owners Need to Know

Running a licensed premises today means balancing legal compliance with speed of service and customer convenience. A significant change is now on the horizon that could affect every pub, bar, restaurant, convenience store and off-licence in England and Wales. The Home Office has laid new regulations that will allow customers to prove their age using […]
Alcohol Licensing Changes: What Your Business Needs to Know (2026)

Longer hours, fewer restrictions and new rules – here’s what it means for your business. Alcohol Licensing Update for Businesses – June 2026 The Government is moving ahead with major changes to alcohol licensing, aimed at supporting pubs, bars, restaurants and retailers. While not all reforms are in force yet, the direction is now clear […]
Weekly Alcohol Licensing Bulletin England & Wales 4th February 2026

Welcome to this week’s update on the regulatory landscape for alcohol licensed premises acrossEngland and Wales. As always, we bring you the developments that matter to operators, landlords,and hospitality professionals—clearly explained 1. Digital Age Verification Set to Transform Alcohol Sales The Home Office is progressing work to permit Digital Verification Services (DVS) as an approvedform […]