Employment law landscape shifts
Further legislative change is on the horizon and hospitality sector employers must keep up to speed, writes lawyer Laura Salmond .
Why the pandemic has shone a light on mental health in hospitality
Mental health issues cannot be swept under the carpet, writes Jane Rennie.
In Scotland David is beating Goliath
Recent high-profile closures have reinforced the resilience of Scotland’s independent restaurant scene, writes Alan Gordon .
Time for the right kind of action
Scottish Government should be nurturing trade businesses rather than heaping more regulation on them, writes publican Jeff Ellis
Is it just me or does it seem...
Coronavirus: Outdoor seating could be trade’s greatest asset during transition
Moving into the summer months usually brings a wave of external seating projects to us however, with the impact of COVID-19, we are looking more at robust large coverings as well to enable operators to have the comfort to deliver more structured dining covers outside as well
Don’t lose out on capital allowances
UK tax laws have changed, but it’s still possible to claim against expenditure on assets, writes Andrew Stanley
In April 2014 legislative changes kicked in which...
Scotland can make own move on tie
Holyrood has power to create its own pubs code legislation but it is unlikely to be a panacea, writes Colliers International’s Paul Shiells
Proposed changes to...
No time to waste on recycling rules
Operators must act now to comply with new regulations, writes Zero Waste Scotland boss Iain Gulland
WITH the new Waste (Scotland) Regulations coming into force...
Jenny joins team Wemyss
EDINBURGH spirits firm Wemyss Malts has a new regional sales manager.
Swedish-born Jenny Karlsson, who studied brewing, distilling and food technology at Heriot Watt University,...
Nats destined to fail over pricing
The SNP has signalled its intention to try again to legislate for a minimum unit price for alcohol if re-elected, but there’s no indication...