What will Humphrey and others make of the latest government switch - fees for licensed premises. I quote

Under the new system the largest city or town centre pubs will pay a £1,905 initial application fee and an annual fee of £1,050 to the local authority - before it was £30 every three years to the magistrates to serve alcohol until 11pm at night regardless of venue size.

The initial rules limited the fee to £500 as a one off for 10 years! More stealth tax.

The fee includes all "entertainment" including music.