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Laura Salmond, partner at BTO Solicitors

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.
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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...
From January 2014 outlets producing more than 50kg of food waste a week must present it for separate collection.

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...

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