Confusion reigns over under-21 ban
THE question seems simple enough: do licensing boards have the power to ban people under 21 buying alcohol in off-sales outlets?
As is so often...
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.
Sun comes out to boost trade
Between bank holidays, warm weather and the royal wedding, it’s been a great fortnight for many in the trade, but it remains to be...
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...
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...
Pubs caught in Old Firm fall-out
Move to midweek kick-offs gains credibility as Glasgow board voices concern over match day hours restrictions
THE top-level summit chaired by First Minister Alex Salmond...
Craft beer is a national treasure
It’s going from strength to strength, but duty system must be reformed
to help microbrewers fulfil their potential
SUCCESS stories in the drinks trade have been...
Retailers deserve moment in sun
THE burden imposed on the on-trade by the tidal wave of alcohol legislation introduced in recent years has been well-documented on the pages of...
Should we follow the French on VAT?
JD Wetherspoon isn’t universally admired in the Scottish trade, at least certainly not within the independent sector.
The pub giant has made life far...
Trade can rise to challenges ahead
AS the trade surveys its prospects at the start of another year, it’s hard to imagine that 2011 will amount to anything more than...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
