A new application process to ease the burden of licensing of retailers is to be introduced. In a time where retailers can find themselves having to apply for a range of licences from various government bodies (for example licence applications can run into areas such as health and safety, consumer protection, environmental quality & competition to name but a few)  the introduction of an integrated Licensing application portal is welcomed.  It will be initially developed for the retail sector, is due to be up and running by the end of 2013, with the view to expanding to other […]