Promoting Excellence in Licensing
The IoL
The Institute of Licensing (IoL) is the professional body for licensing practitioners across the UK, comprising licensing practitioners from local authorities, other public sector organisations, licensed trade and private legal practice.
What We Do
The IoL partners with a range of organisations and individuals to promote licensing at all levels, including national Government. We are a leading provider of licensing training, publications and news from around the UK.
Join Us
Benefits of being an IoL member include discounted training course fees, full access to the IoL website including a large resource area, free copies of IoL’s Journal & LINK magazine, discounted publications and partner discounts.Latest News
Equality Act 2010: new Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations
Licensing authorities will soon be operating under updated statutory equality guidance.
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Consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorship launched
A consultation on banning gambling operators which are not licensed by the Gambling Commission from...
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Government sets 1 October 2026 commencement for updated licensing duties under new services regulations
The Government has confirmed that the Provision of Services (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026...
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Government launches bold plan to ‘turn up’ the music industry
The UK music industry will benefit from a range of new powers and investment as...
Read MoreMembership Benefits
- Discounted training course fees
- Full access to IoL website + additional resources
- Free copies of the LINK magazine
- Free copies of the IoL Journal
- Discounted publications
- Discounts from our Partners
Our Partners
