The new Tiered system of lockdowns commenced today. Our ask to have AGCs open in Tier 3 under the..
Covid-19 Update
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November 30, 2020 Following the straw poll of members on Friday members were split in their views as to whether opening..
Re-opening guidance for AGCs and FECs – England v4.8
GB Media November 28, 2020 Please find available the updated Bacta Re-opening Guidance for FECs & AGCs in England v4.8
Covid-19 update
GB Media November 26, 2020 Today Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, revealed which parts of England would sit in what Tier Levels..
Alex Sobel, Convention, COVID-19, England, Hospitality, John White, Matt Hancock, Pubs, Scotland, UK Hospitality, Update, Wales
Covid-19 Update – Stop Press – England
GB Media November 23, 2020 The Prime Minister has today updated parliament on the regime that will apply in England after the National..
AGCs, Bingo, Bowling Alleys, Casinos, Cinemas, COVID-19, England, Hospitality, Lockdown, Soft Play, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Update
Covid-19 Update
GB Media November 20, 2020 Whilst the news about the Covid-19 vaccines this week provided a bit of good news for a change we still have..
AGCs, COVID-19, HMRC, John White, Linnewebber, Scotland, Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group, Tax, Tourism, VAT
Covid-19 Update
GB Media November 17, 2020 First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, today confirmed as expected that 11 local authorities would move up to level 4 this..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media November 16, 2020 We are continuing to press both for progress on the music in pubs issue and the need for AGCs to..
Bacta Bans Under 18s Playing Category D Cash Fruit Machines
GB Media November 12, 2020 Bacta Division 1 members have voluntarily raised the age limit for players to play Category D cash fruit..
age limit, AWP, Bacta code, Category D, Division 1, FEC, James Miller, Seaside, Social Responsibility, Trevor Sutton
Covid-19 update
GB Media November 11, 2020 As expected the First Minister today did not relax any of the restrictions currently in place.
Bacta is still brightening lives says Rays of Sunshine
GB Media November 10, 2020 Over the past few months, Rays of Sunshine have continued to bring sunshine and smiles to seriously and..
Bacta Re-opening Guidance for FECs & AGCs in England – Updated v4.7
GB Media November 9, 2020 Please find available for download, the updated Bacta Re-opening Guidance for FECs & AGCs in England v4.7
Covid-19 Update – STOP PRESS
GB Media November 5, 2020 The Chancellor has this afternoon confirmed that the furlough scheme will be extended until March paying..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media November 5, 2020 More details emerged in advance of today’s lockdown. The Regulations have now been published.
Bacta launches EAG Online 2021
GB Media November 4, 2020 The Entertainment, Attractions & Gaming International Expo (EAG), will go ahead as an online event..
COVID-19 UPDATE
GB Media November 2, 2020 There is little more detail than that circulated in yesterday’s update. The links provided will take you..
BACTA SLAMS NEW LOCKDOWN IN ENGLAND
GB Media November 2, 2020 The Prime Minister’s announcement of a new full lockdown in England is yet another blow to the..
COVID -19 UPDATE
GB Media November 1, 2020 As you will no doubt have seen, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson yesterday announced that England will..
COVID-19 UPDATE – STOP PRESS
GB Media October 30, 2020 Further to the news in my previous Update we have just had an urgent call with the Scottish Government..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 30, 2020 Despite being announced and confirmed earlier this week that amusement arcades can open in Level 2..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 29, 2020 Details of the Nottingham and surrounding area (Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield…
Covid-19 update
GB Media October 28, 2020 Further areas in and around Warrrington and in and around Nottingham are being placed in Tier 3..
Covid-19 update
GB Media October 23, 2020 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (Friday) announced that Scotland will adopt a tiered approach..
Very High Alert as AGCs Will Be Forced to Close
GB Media October 23, 2020 Under the new restrictions announced by the Prime Minister last night, Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs) are..
Bacta Convention to be Addressed by Alex Sobel MP
GB Media October 23, 2020 Alex Sobel, MP Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) will address bacta members at..
Covid-19 update
GB Media October 23, 2020 The Chancellor yesterday announced a number of significant enhancements to the Job Support Scheme.
COVID-19 STOP PRESS
GB Media October 21, 2020 Further to our Update last night there was a bit of confusion about when the Manchester lockdown begins. It is..
Covid-19 Stop Press
GB Media October 20, 2020 England – As I am sure you have heard, the Greater Manchester area is to go into Tier 3 lockdown from..
Covid-19 Update, Greater Manchester, Job Support Scheme, Lancashire, Liverpool, Lockdown, Stop Press
Bacta Contributes to APPG Discussion
GB Media October 20, 2020 Bacta President James Miller and Trevor Sutton, Chairman of bacta Division One, contributed to an APPG..
APPG, Carolyn Harris MP, Deakin University, Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones, Dr Philip Newall, James Miller, Lord Foster of Bath, Prof Samantha Thomas, Ronnie Cowan MP, Trevor Sutton
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 20, 2020 Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, today announced that the Country will be put back into a short lockdown..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 16, 2020 It has been a whirlwind of a week for the industry. We lobbied hard against the curfew and we saw some…
AGC, COVID-19, England, FEC, John White, MGD, Motorway Service Areas, Scotland, Tier 2, Tier 3, Update, Wales
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 13, 2020 It appears that the inclusion of AGCs in the Tier 3 restrictions in Liverpool Region yesterday was at the..
Covid-19 update
GB Media October 12, 2020 Today the Prime Minister announced a new response to the pandemic for England, introducing a three tier ..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 12, 2020 The Chancellor has just announced an extension to the Job Support Scheme which will offer extra..
Curfew Cuts Customer Play of Pub Machines by 40%
GB Media October 7, 2020 Figures released by CLMS – which collects data from over 12,000 pub machines – reveal that curfew..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media October 5, 2020 The Government on Friday published the detailed guidance on the Job Retention Bonus…
COVID-19 Update
GB Media October 2, 2020 Amongst the plethora of local measures this week the lockdown in Caerphilly has been..
COVID-19, Gambling Commission, guidance, high value customers, immigration, John White, Lockdown, Restrictions
Bacta releases disturbing results of redundancy survey
GB Media September 29, 2020 A survey of members carried out by bacta last week reveals shocking rates of redundancy, with almost..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media September 29, 2020 I just wanted to give members a quick update on where we are…
Updated COVID-19 guidelines for the safe operation of FECs & AGCs in England (V4.6)
GB Media September 28, 2020 Bacta members operating FECs and/or AGCs are advised to utilise the following menu of operational..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media September 25, 2020 The detail surrounding the announcements from the Governments of England, Scotland..
The Chancellor Announces Jobs Support Scheme
GB Media September 25, 2020 Yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of measures in his Winter Economy Plan to..
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans, Job Support Scheme, John White, Rishi Sunak, Winter Economy Plan
Covid-19 Update
GB Media September 24, 2020 The Chancellor has just announced additional support measures for business including a replacement for..
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans, COVID-19, face coverings, Job Retention Scheme, Job Support Scheme, John White, Rishi Sunak, Self-Employment, Test and Trace, Update, VAT
COVID-19 UPDATE – ENGLAND
GB Media September 23, 2020 The Government last night published more information on what businesses can and can’t do following..
COVID-19 UPDATE STOP PRESS
GB Media September 22, 2020 The nations of the United Kingdom have today announced a series of additional measures in the fight..
Covid-19 Update
GB Media September 21, 2020 You will have no doubt have heard the news over the weekend and briefings today in London and Edinburgh.
COVID-19 UPDATE – STOP PRESS
GB Media September 18, 2020 The Government has this afternoon announced further restrictions for areas of England. In Scotland..
Bacta Re-opening Guidance for FECs & AGCs in England – Updated
GB Media September 18, 2020 Updated re-opening guidance for FECs and AGCs in England v4.5 available for download
COVID-19 UPDATE
GB Media September 18, 2020 Restrictions on Business – Reports overnight of a potential ‘circuit break’ of restrictions on the population..