Brighton Palace Pier to host Big City Sleepout

Brighton Palace Pier is to play host to dozens of volunteers sleeping outdoors on the night of 1 December, as part of the Big City Sleepout, raising money for local homeless charity The Clock Tower Sanctuary.

Local MP calls for survey of Hastings Pier ahead of sale

Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore has called on Abid Gulzar to conduct an independent survey of Hastings Pier ahead of putting the attraction on the market, in a bid to ensure the pier remains “a valuable community asset for generations to ...

No gain but significant pain: the high street faces its lowest point

Peter Hannibal, chief executive of the Gambling Business Group, sees no hope for the recovery let alone growth on Britain’s high streets this decade if the government goes ahead with its proposed MGD tax rise in the Budget.

Moto Hospitality rolls out RBW Systems’ Guardian Compliance solution across national estate

It’s an operational first for the motorway services sector as Moto launches a nationwide roll-out of RBW’s Guardian compliance platform. The estate-wide launch makes Moto the first motorway operator to implement the widely acclaimed Guardian C...

Bacta announce details of drink reception taking place on eve of Convention

Bacta has organised a networking drinks reception in central London following the cancellation of its Parliamentary Reception due to planned strike action.

EAG licensing seminar will be packed with practical insight and real-world experience” 

Respected expert David Lucas has spent his professional life helping to shape how the UK’s licensed and gambling sectors operate. Ahead of his seminar at EAG Expo 2026, he discusses collaboration, compliance, and why building relationships wit...

Farage throws weight behind a tax reprieve ahead of Budget

Nigel Farage continues to back seaside amusements and betting shops ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget, warning that higher taxes could threaten these venues and a £15 billion national industry. It’s a politically savvy move by the Reform lead...