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Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit the UK in March 2020, the Chancellor has prioritised the protection of jobs and introduced measures to help support businesses through these challenging times. Now that the UK is (hopefully) leaving behind the darkest...

Summer is historically quieter from a regulatory perspective. The politicians are on holiday and, this summer, we have all been concentrating on operations, now we are open again and out of lockdown. Earlier in the year I wrote about the...

As a result, save in respect of care home workers where the Government has legislated to require the majority of staff to be double vaccinated save in limited circumstances, the idea of making the Covid-19 vaccine a condition of...

The new club opened its doors on Friday 17th September following substantial development and refurbishment work, which saw the club redecorated with new colour scheme and carpets, in addition to a new party area, new VIP Lounge and, through...

It was not immediately clear what the new owners’ plans were for the clubs, as the purchase marked a move away from Boyle Sports’ core business. However, it quickly became clear that Cosmo’s new owners wished to build on...

Bingo clubs are always at the heart of their community, bringing people together: there’s a reason why the phrase ‘bingo buddies’ rings so true, but when a club closes the loss is so much more than just not playing...

The decision by the Supreme Court in the employment status test case of Uber BV v Aslam has recently hit the headlines and has important implications, not only for the so-called gig economy, but for employment generally. Employment status...

It would be an understatement to say that it’s not been an easy time for bingo operators. But, with the light at the end of the tunnel, now’s the time to get ready to thrive in 2021. One of the...

Living proof that great things come in small packages, known to her friends as ‘half-pint’, we think anyone who knows Kim would agree she is a real live wire and bundle of energy. With a natural enthusiasm and sense...

If there is a top five of positive consequences from the gruesome global pandemic that is Coronavirus, then increased community cohesion is right up there. And amongst those stories of generosity, personal hardship, community support and sadly, loss, bingo...