Longer licensing hours? We can all drink to that Opinion Sam Bidwell says three cheers for new laws to make it easier to extend licensing hours so pubs and hospitality venues can stay open for longer Slowly but surely, Westminster seems to be waking up to the idea that we can’t avoid the big questions forever. After years of collective head-burying, there is now a [...]
Unite Students faces legal action over rats, mould and rubbish in flats Legal Hundreds of students across the country have demanded rent refunds from the UK’s biggest accommodation provider, citing problems ranging from rat infestations to dirty flats. Flat Justice, a not-for-profit tenants’ rights group, is currently leading multiple cases against Unite Students for blocks in London, Oxford, Coventry, Liverpool and Birmingham. A spokesperson for Flat Justice said [...]
Explainer: Who wants to live in a 24 hour city? Opinion Is the world moving towards 24-hour alcohol licensing? Is that a good thing?