Lap dancing clubs: how are they licensed?
Lap dancing clubs will usually require a sex establishment licence from the local authority.
The Post Office Card Account (POCA) was launched in April 2003. In January 2006, it became apparent that the DWP would not be renewing the contract with Post Office Ltd, all but signalling an end to the POCA in its current form. The DWP subsequently undertook a procurement exercise for a successor to the POCA - the Government Card Account Banking Service. In a statement to the House on 13 November 2008, the Government decided to cancel the procurement exercise and award the new contract to Post Office Ltd to run initially from April 2010 and March 2015.
Post Office Card Account (166KB PDF)
The Post Office Card Account (POCA) was launched in April 2003.
In January 2006, it became apparent that the DWP would not be renewing the contract with Post Office Ltd, all but signalling an end to the POCA in its current form. The DWP subsequently undertook a procurement exercise for a successor to the POCA – the Government Card Account Banking Service.
In a statement to the House on 13 November 2008, the Government decided to cancel the procurement exercise and award the new contract to Post Office Ltd to run initially from April 2010 and March 2015.
Post Office Card Account (166KB PDF)
Lap dancing clubs will usually require a sex establishment licence from the local authority.
This paper provides statistics on household food insecurity, food bank usage and free school meals in the UK, and tracks the impact of rising living costs.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the safety of the Jewish community on 8 September 2026. The debate will be opened by Catherine West MP.