Independence referendum special
A successful hospitality industry requires consistency, writes Beppo Buchanan-Smith
AS the referendum on Scotland’s future reaches the final straight and the noise of debate and...
Operators must make the right call
Publicans shouldn’t hesitate to contact police in the event of violent incidents, writes licensing solicitor Stephen McGowan
I HAVE dealt with a few hearings recently...
Trade at heart of election campaign
Three of the four main parties have outlined their plans for tourism, alcohol and licensing, but pubs don’t need any more red tape
THE campaign...
Jury still out on pubco reform
The pubco-tenant relationship is changing for the better. The latest stage of the Westminster enquiry will provide a clear indication of how far the leasing industry has come. It would be interesting to be there when MPs on Westminster’s Business, Innovation and Skills Committee re-open their ongoing enquiry into pubcos, which will reportedly be next month.
Stamping out additional costs
Many buyers are not taking advantage of potential stamp duty savings, writes chartered surveyor and CDLH director Alan Creevy
STAMP duty adds a considerable cost...
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,...
Government has a duty to whisky
As chancellor George Osborne prepares to unveil the 2014 Budget, the Scotch Whisky Association calls for tax clemency
A QUESTION frequently asked by visitors to...
Let’s all drink to the weekend millionaire
MOST press articles about pubs today paint a picture of an industry in decline. Without picking over the bones one more time, it's easy...
Trade must grasp 2014 opportunities
Licensees have the chance to showcase their pubs and bars and create a lasting legacy, writes SLTA chief executive Paul Waterson
IT’S nearly here –...
Health report highlights alcohol pricing gulf
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
It seems barely a week goes by without the publication of a report about alcohol.
Last week it was the turn of...
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