On 15 March 2021, we reported on the sudden unexpected departure of Neil McArthur from his position as Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission. As we explained at that time: McArthur was leaving before an interim replacement CEO had been appointed and the appointment of a permanent replacement would not take place until after a […]
On 15 April 2021, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, wrote a letter to Chief Executives and leaders of local authorities in England on how they should apply measures for reopening outdoor hospitality safely. In that letter (that you can download below) he stated: Among the restrictions eased […]
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) is a national charity with a social purpose to inform, educate, safeguard and build digital resilience amongst young and vulnerable people, “helping them to make informed decisions and understand the consequences around gambling and gaming”. YGAM has published the evidence that it has submitted to the Department […]
In December 2020, we reported the UK Government’s decision to raise the minimum age for playing the National Lottery from 16 to 18 from no later than October 2021. It has now been confirmed that the above change will come into force on 22 April 2021. An announcement to this effect on the National Lottery […]
On 14 April 2021 the Government updated its “COVID-19 enforcement powers for local authorities” Guidance, reflecting changes made by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021 that came into force on 29 March 2021. It sets out enforcement powers for local authorities to enforce COVID-secure regulations, including against venues in the hospitality, gambling and […]
Subscribers to EGR Intel can access here a pay-gated article entitled “Pressure situation: The under-fire UK Gambling Commission feels the strain”, that includes comments by David Clifton and others in relation to the following issue: “The high-profile collapse of Football Index has led to accusations that the UKGC was ‘asleep at the wheel’. But where does […]
In a website posting entitled “BGC Boss says re-opening of betting shops ‘great news’ for staff, punters and UK economy”, Michael Dugher (Chief Executive of the BGC) describes the re-opening of betting shops in England and Wales today (12 April 2021) as a “much-needed boost for their staff, customers and also the UK economy”. The […]
GambleAware has published its letter of 31 March 2021 to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, constituting the submission of the trustees of GambleAware in response to the UK Government’s Call for Evidence in relation to its Review of the Gambling Act 2005 (on which we have previously reported here). Its […]
It has been reported by LocalGovernmentLawyer that the government will support legal action over the ability of councils to hold remote meetings that, in the absence of a High Court order otherwise, will come to an end on 6 May 2021. It reports as follows: The Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has said the Government […]
As confirmed by the Prime Minister on 5 April 2021 (see the attached press release), the reopening of outdoor hospitality spaces will take place in England with effect from today 12 April 2021. The full list of changes taking place today is as follows: outdoor hospitality venues can reopen, with table service only self-contained accommodation […]
