Monthly Archives: June 2011
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Funkin sees bright future in Scotland after relocating production HQ
THE recession is unlikely to have had a positive impact on many businesses.
But it seems...
It’s all white on the night for spirits sector
Rum and gin are on the up, but vodka remains in rude health
THERE’S been plenty of talk about the rise of rum and other...
Trade targeted in tax clamp-down
Scotland’s restaurants the focus for new HMRC task force
SCOTLAND’S restaurants are to be targeted as part of a government crack-down on tax dodgers.
A new...
Security steps are vital legal defence
London case shows trade can be sued by customers who are attacked on premises. A few years ago, Eddie Tobin, doyen of the Scottish late-night industry, called on operators to sue violent customers who put licences in jeopardy.
More trade regulation on the horizon?
There's been no shortage of regulation heaped on the trade in the past 18 months. From the 2005 licensing Act taking effect in September 2009 to the more recent Alcohol and Criminal Justice and Licensing Acts. The raft of legislative changes has brought confusion.
Brewers hit out at Scottish duty plan
Brewers have hit out at demands by first minister Alex Salmond to take control of alcohol duty north of the border. Speaking at the 33rd European Brewery Congress in Glasgow, British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds called for new talks with the Scottish Government about its alcohol policies.
Plenty of life in the pub trade yet
There will always be demand for well-run businesses – and pubcos are no exception, argues chartered surveyor Alan Gordon
IF the doomsayers are to be...
Royal visit makes brewing history
The Queen’s state visit to Ireland last month made a bit of brewing, as well as political, history. As part of a “windows tour of Dublin”, which took in such landmarks as Trinity College, Croke Park and St Patrick’s Cathedral, Her Majesty, accompanied by Prince Philip, became the first reigning British monarch to visit St James’s Gate brewery, home of Guinness.
Scottish market gathering pace
But securing funds remains a challenge, says agent
SCOTLAND’S licensed property market has picked up pace – but bank lending remains a sticking point and...
Trade urged to block BID scheme
Aberdeen operators have been urged to reject proposals to create a so-called Business Improvement District (BID) in the city. The north east division of the licensed trade association said the scheme, on which city centre businesses will be balloted on June 23, will be “unfair” on pubs as the cost will be based on rateable values. The trade has long-argued for parity in Scotland’s commercial rating system.
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