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Martyn's Law: what it means for event organisers and the traders on their sites
The Act is due to start around April 2027. The tiers, the 800 person event threshold and what stallholders should expect.
By Jonathan Rodgers · 6 November 2026Christmas markets 2026: opening dates and what traders should plan for next year
Dates for London, Chester and Exeter, plus when trader applications open.
By Bailey Fletcher · 6 November 2026Westminster proposes higher street trading fees for market traders
Weekend pitch fees could rise by up to 90% from January 2027 if approved.
By Tom Riley · 6 November 2026
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