The dominant story in alcohol licensing remains ongoing government reform of the Licensing Act 2003 framework. 👉 Over the past few weeks, industry commentary and legal updates have reinforced that: Core proposals still in play: ➡️ In short: The system is shifting from control → enablement. Important Shift: Policy vs Local Authority Control A key […]
1. What’s New This Month? Digital Age Verification (DVS) is advancing towards secondary legislation, with the Home Office shaping rules allowing certified digital identity providers to replace or supplement physical ID checks. This work includes assurance on fraud controls, data security and identity confidence levels. Government licensing reforms continue to dominate the national debate, with […]
Welcome to this week’s WALB! Here we’ve focused on developments that matter for operators across England & Wales. Home Office drops a fresh Section 182 Guidance update (12 Feb) The Home Office has published a revised S.182 Guidance (February 2026) and updated its GOV.UK landing page. Key changes listed in the update log include: Why […]
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 […]
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