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The UK government is considering reforms to the Licensing Act 2003, sparking controversy. A taskforce proposes adding “economic growth” as a licensing objective, alongside existing protections like crime prevention adn public safety. Critics, including health experts like Sir Ian Gilmore, argue this prioritizes profit over public health, especially with alcohol deaths at record highs. Concerns also exist that supermarkets will benefit, and local council control over licensing will diminish, shifting power to unelected officials. Opponents warn the changes could worsen public safety and violence, despite government claims of boosting the night-time economy.
