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Update as at 10th May 2022 - The proposed legislation discussed in the following article (originally published in March 2022) has now been scrapped following its omission from the 2022 Queen's Speech.

April’s #NationalPetMonth celebrates our much loved companions and raises awareness of responsible ownership across the UK. Many of us at MSHB have a furry friend at home (sometimes they even pop into the office!) so this is a cause close to our hearts.

What is a Premises Licence?

The Premises Licence itself authorises a premises to sell alcohol. It includes an Operating Plan, which sets out how alcohol can be sold on the premises and the other activities which can be carried out on the premises. A Plan is also included, and this illustrates the current layout of the premises.

The business impact of the pandemic has been felt across all sectors, but none more so than hospitality. Unfortunately over the last few months, particularly with the end of the furlough scheme, we have seen a number of operators fall into serious financial difficulty. If you operate licensed premises and are facing insolvency it is important you are aware of the options available to you and the impact these might have on your licence.