Alcohol at Charity Events: Licensing Rules for Fundraisers
Charity events get no licensing pass: when a 'sale' happens, TENs for £21, raffle-prize exemptions and volunteer bar rules.
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Mobile Bar Licensing: TENs, Weddings and Pop-Ups Explained
How mobile bars stay legal: TEN limits (499 people, 15 per venue, 50 per licence holder), free-bar rules, and working under venue licences.
Selling Alcohol Online: Delivery Licensing Rules Explained
Online alcohol sales: where the sale legally happens, licensed hours for despatch, doorstep age checks, delivery platforms and AWRS.
BYOB Rules: Do You Need an Alcohol Licence?
When BYOB is legal without a licence, the corkage grey area, the 'free drink' traps, and when getting licensed beats bring-your-own.
Alcohol Licence for a Shop: Off-Licence Rules Explained
How to sell alcohol in a shop or convenience store: premises licence, DPS, under-18 till rules, test purchases and delivery age checks.
How to Open a Pub: Licences, Costs and the Full Legal Checklist
Every licence you need to open a pub: personal licence, premises licence, planning, food registration, music and gaming - in the right order.
Do Restaurants Need an Alcohol Licence? The Complete Guide
Restaurant alcohol licensing explained: premises licence, DPS, staff authorisation, children's rules, BYOB and costs.
Martyn’s Law Explained: Standard vs Enhanced Tier Duties for Venues
Martyn’s Law (the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025) puts new counter-terrorism duties on venues holding 200+ people. Here’s who falls into the standard and enhanced tiers, what each tier must do, and how to get compliant before enforcement begins.
How to Get a Personal Licence in England & Wales: Step-by-Step (2026)
Getting a personal licence takes five steps: qualify with the APLH Level 2 award, get a basic DBS check, gather your documents, apply to your local council and receive your licence. This guide walks through each step with realistic costs and timescales.
Personal Licence Cost Breakdown: Course, DBS Check and Council Fees
A personal licence has four unavoidable costs: the APLH course and exam, a basic DBS check (£21.50), the council application fee (£37) and photos. Here’s the full breakdown, the optional extras, and how to keep the total down.