John Gaunt and Partners Licensing Solicitors

05/06/2026

World Cup 2026: SBPA Issues Updated Guidance for Scottish Pubs by

With Scotland preparing for its first World Cup finals since 1998, the Scottish Beer & Pub Association has released updated operational guidance for venues showing matches between 11 June and 19 July.

05/06/2026

All Party Parliamentary Group look at tourist tax for comment and posting by

The All Party Parliamentary Group is a group of MP’s who are from all parties and look at proposed legislation in certain areas.There is an All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism and they have today launched a wide-ranging inquiry into the Government’s proposed visitor tax or ...

05/06/2026

Today Tim Shield and Jon Pupius embark on day 2 of the Pedalling For Pubs charity cycle ride through Norfolk with 63 other cyclists from the hospitality industry. Today their ride starts in Thetford finishing in Kings Lynn. The charities benefiting from the cycle ride are Only A Pavement Away and the Licensed Trade Charity. If you are able to support Tim and Jon, and therefore the 2 charities, that would be fantastic - https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-gaunt-and-partners-6

04/06/2026

Today Tim Shield and Jon Pupius join 63 other cyclists in the annual Pedalling To Pubs 270km charity cycle ride. Taking a circular route starting in Norwich cycling through the Norfolk countryside via Thetford and Kings Lynn ending up back in Norwich they will be supporting Only A Pavement Away and the Licensed Trade Charity. If you are able to support Tim and Jon, and therefore the 2 charities, that would be fantastic - https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-gaunt-and-partners-6

02/06/2026

JG&P has published a very informative guide to the 2026 Summer World Cup and what licensees need to do to ensure they can legally broadcast every moment of the action. For the full guide: https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/world-cup-2026-is-your-licensed-premises-ready

01/06/2026

Propel legal Briefing: The evolving challenge of evidence in licensing hearings by Michelle Hazlewood by

Over the years, I have appeared at countless licensing hearings, both before modern Licensing Sub Committees and, under the previous regime, before Magistrates who were responsible for determining applications under the licensing legislation. Before 2005, when hearings were still conducted in the Ma...

28/05/2026

On 4th-6th June Tim Shield and Jon Pupius will be joining 63 other cyclists in the annual Pedalling For Pubs 270km charity cycle ride. Taking a circular route starting in Norwich cycling through the Norfolk countryside via Thetford and Kings Lynn ending up back in Norwich they will be supporting Only A Pavement Away and the Licensed Trade Charity. If you are able to support Tim and Jon, and therefore the 2 charities, that would be fantastic - https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-gaunt-and-partners-6

26/05/2026

The Chancellor has announced a temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5%. This will run between the end of June until 1 September 2026. The reduced rate to 5% this summer will apply to:
- Children's menu meals served in restaurants for consumption on the premises
- Children's and family tickets for cinemas, theatres, concerts, shows and exhibitions
- Admission tickets for both children and adults for attractions including amusement parks, fairs, museums, zoos, soft play centres, circuses, adventure parks, nature reserves, wildlife parks and observation attractions
More details: https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/news/vat-cut-to-5-for-a-great-british-summer

21/05/2026

VAT Cut to 5% for a "Great British Summer" by

This will run between the end of June (when children in Scotland break up for the summer holiday)until children return to classrooms in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on 1 September.

21/05/2026

The British Beer & Pub Association has issued new national guidance for pubs and bars preparing to screen 2026 FIFA World Cup fixtures. Developed with UKHospitality, the BII, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and supported by National Pubwatch and Best Bar None, the guidance covers match screenings between 11 June and 19 July and is aimed at pubs in England and Wales. https://www.john-gaunt.co.uk/news/bbpa-issues-world-cup-guidance