‘Advice’ trade could do without
Comment By Gillian McKenzie
JUST as the proposal to introduce a ‘reducing consumption of alcohol’ licensing objective seems to have hit the buffers, another unusual suggestion...
No end in sight for licensing reform
Recent suggested additions to licensing law have been absurd, but that won’t stop politicians introducing more, writes Stephen McGowan
As reported in SLTN, the Scottish Parliament...
It’s time to give the trade a break
IS it just me or does the build up to next week’s general election seem to have rumbled on for longer than usual?
Perhaps it’s...
Volume of legislation is no joke
Comment By Gillian McKenzie
At first I assumed it was an ill-judged April Fool; surely yet more licensing legislation had not been tabled. But it had.
Labour MSP...
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...
Latest law makes its mark on trade
FIRST came the smoking ban; now the lowering of the drink drive limit is dealing another blow to pubs and hotels, which are once...
Young people are key to hospitality
Supporting initiatives which encourage youngsters into the industry is more important than ever, writes Barclays’ Paul Smith
NEWS that the number of people working in...
Trade must be aware of powers
It’s vital operators know what police and LSOs can and can’t do during premises visits, writes licensing lawyer Janet Hood
THE Scottish Government has given...
Pubs can offer a taste of our best
There is a growing appetite amongst visitors to try local produce and traditional dishes, writes VisitScotland’s Riddell Graham
THIS year has been incredible for Scottish...
Give some time to working hours
All employers need to be aware of changes to the laws governing working hours, writes Caroline Carr of BTO Solicitors
THE Children and Families Act...
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