Swinney urged to relax World Cup pub licensing rules
First Minister John Swinney faces calls to relax licensing rules for pubs and allow fan parks during the World Cup to boost Scotland's economy. Hospitality leaders demand action.
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New national safety standards for taxi drivers
New national licensing reforms will introduce rigorous vetting for all taxi drivers in England to improve passenger safety and tackle out-of-area working issues.
Microsoft 'ripped off NHS' claims MP in contract row
Labour MP Samantha Niblett alleges Microsoft overcharged NHS in £700m deal as MPs call for more contracts with British tech firms. Read the full investigation.
Restaurant sends legal letters to noise complainants
Pierluigi's Italian restaurant in Beckenham sends cease and desist letters to residents who complained about noise levels. Read the full dispute details.
South Korea ends 70-year tattoo ban in landmark ruling
In a historic victory for personal freedom, South Korea's Constitutional Court strikes down the nation's 70-year ban on non-medical tattooing, decriminalising thousands of artists and signalling a cultural shift.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ran unlicensed letting agency
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves operated as an unlicensed letting agent while serving as an MP, raising questions about property industry compliance.
Estate Agents Warn Reeves Over Rental Licensing Dangers
Property industry leaders issue stark warning to Rachel Reeves over mandatory rental licensing scheme that could worsen housing crisis and increase costs for tenants.
Estate Agent Shake-Up: Mandatory Licensing Proposed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces groundbreaking plans to regulate estate agents through mandatory licensing, aiming to clean up the property market and prevent rogue practices that cost consumers millions.
Landlords blast Rachel Reeves over £30k fine double standards
Private landlords hit with massive £30,000 penalty for HMO licensing violations blast Labour's Rachel Reeves for apparent hypocrisy after her own tenant dispute emerges. The property licensing crackdown faces scrutiny as MP's rental history comes to light
Rachel Reeves accused of hypocrisy over landlord licences
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of double standards after backing campaign against selective landlord licensing in her Leeds constituency while supporting similar schemes nationally.
Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
Labour's landlord licensing plan to transform rental market
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's radical plan to overhaul private rental sector with mandatory licensing and crackdown on substandard housing.
Labour plans mandatory landlord licensing scheme
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's radical plan to overhaul Britain's rental market with compulsory licensing for landlords, promising to end the 'wild west' rental sector.
Labour scraps landlord licensing in housing overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping changes to rental regulations, abolishing mandatory landlord licensing schemes while pledging to build 1.5 million new homes and strengthen tenant protections across England.
Google's $60M Reddit AI Deal Reshapes Tech Industry
Google agrees to pay Reddit approximately $60 million annually for AI training data access, marking a seismic shift in content valuation and AI development strategies.
Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling
Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Pubs open until 1am for England's Euro 2024 final
The UK government announces special licensing extension allowing pubs to remain open until 1am for England's Euro 2024 final clash with Spain, giving fans extra celebration time.
Police shut down Harry Potter Halloween pub party
A magical Halloween event at a UK pub featuring Harry Potter themes was abruptly closed by police after attracting massive crowds and breaching licensing regulations.
Late-night pub hours failing communities, report warns
A sobering new analysis reveals that relaxed late-night licensing laws are creating more problems than prosperity, with local residents bearing the brunt of noise and disruption while promised economic benefits fail to materialise.
TV Licence Crackdown: 5,486 Homes Face £1,000 Fines
TV Licensing launches major enforcement campaign targeting thousands of households across the UK. Here's what you need to know to avoid substantial fines.
UK pubs face £1,500 licensing fee crisis
British publicans confront fresh financial pressures as government plans could impose substantial new licensing costs, adding to existing challenges in the hospitality sector.
Labour's Plan to Transform UK Pub Opening Hours
Sir Keir Starmer announces radical overhaul of pub licensing laws, giving landlords power to set flexible opening times and revitalise Britain's struggling hospitality sector.
Starmer's plan to extend pub hours and boost live music
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces radical plans to extend pub opening times and cut red tape for live music venues, promising a new dawn for Britain's struggling hospitality sector.
Pub hours extension proposed for England and Wales
The government is considering permanent extended pub licensing hours to boost the hospitality sector and create a more continental-style nightlife culture across England and Wales.
Gatwick taxi drivers protest Uber's licensing advantage
Hundreds of licensed taxi drivers brought roads around Gatwick Airport to a standstill, protesting what they call Uber's circumvention of local licensing laws that's crippling their livelihoods.
Pubs get extended hours for England World Cup games
UK pubs and bars can apply for extended opening hours during England's World Cup campaign, allowing fans to cheer on the team with later drinks service.
Cannabis Bribery Scandal Rocks California City Officials
Explosive lawsuit reveals Baldwin Park officials allegedly demanded massive bribes from cannabis businesses in exchange for operating permits, exposing corruption in California's legal weed industry.
Labour Civil War: Burnham Attacks Starmer on Hospitality Betrayal
Senior Labour figures, including Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, launch a blistering attack on Keir Starmer's party for siding with the Conservatives on crippling licensing fees for pubs and venues.
Boy George Forced to Work Club Toilets in Council Row
Culture Club icon Boy George has been ordered to perform menial toilet duties at his own pop-up club by Westminster Council, following a licensing row that has stunned the music industry.
UK Scraps Annual North Sea Oil and Gas Licensing Rounds
In a landmark environmental decision, the UK government has halted its routine North Sea oil and gas licensing, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy and net-zero commitments.
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