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...
Time to take on the health lobby
The arguments against minimum unit pricing are overwhelming
IT is very rare for a politician not to take the credit for a favourable trend or...
Simple steps to energy savings
Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest differences to bills, writes Mark Bowen, marketing director of Scottish Power
It can be challenging for all...
Banning ads will do nothing to tackle root causes of alcohol abuse
It’s becoming even clearer that these proposals are poorly thought out – and at least some of the restrictions under contemplation may be simply unenforceable.
Address staff dress code with caution
How far can a restaurateur or bar owner go when it comes to dress code, and what does the law say on the issue?
Further licensing law changes on horizon?
The Immigration Bill 2015-16 contains a number of proposals that will affect liquor licensing laws in England and Wales.
With the potential for elements of...
It’s time to raise a glass for a good cause
By Guy Chatfield
I READ a fantastic article recently describing the situation where, due to a lack of central government funding, the Mayor of Dijon...
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...
Time to prepare for new pension rules
Employers need to be aware of legislation that is coming into force for smaller businesses, writes Sarah Drummond of Tods Murray
NEW laws came into...
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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