New licence conditions could clash with licensing legislation
Recent council motions may be well meaning but they are at odds with licensing, writes Stephen McGowan of TLT.
Calorie Counting: Coming to a restaurant near you
The Scottish Government consultation into calorie content rules has raised several concerns from the industry, writes lawyer Liam McMonagle.
Training can help with recruitment challenge
Development opportunities help recruit and retain staff, says Star Pubs & Bars’ head of training
A full plate of policies
Changes on food policy are coming, so it’s more important than ever that the industry works together, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.
Vaccine passports: When is a nightclub not a nightclub?
Ministers' attitudes towards late-night venues betrays a lack of understanding, writes Stephen McGowan.
Opportunities amid challenging times
Pubs can showcase all that Scotland has to offer, writes Barclays’ Jamie Grant
Why the pandemic has shone a light on mental health in hospitality
Mental health issues cannot be swept under the carpet, writes Jane Rennie.
A plan to keep spick and span
Maintaining the highest cleanliness standards in premises more important than ever, writes Hance McGhie
AS the UK’s hospitality industry fires up again after many months...
Purgatory persists for many in Scottish hospitality
There is much to be concerned and alarmed about in the Scottish Government's roadmap, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan.
VAT cut extension vital for hospitality sector
The announcement by Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes that the current non-domestic rates ‘holiday’ for hospitality and tourism businesses is to be extended until April 2022 gives some much-needed good news to a hospitality sector struggling to survive the devastating effects of this protracted lockdown
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