Staff and customers’ data must be safe
In the second part of his article on GDPR, lawyer Stephen Connolly details the various ways licensed trade businesses must look after personal data
Ensure that you are compliant on data
GDPR became law in the UK earlier this year and there are several connotations for the trade, writes lawyer Stephen Connolly
Trade must make voice heard on DRS
Industry needs to help shape deposit return scheme with hospitality interests at its core, writes Crieff Hydro’s Alexandra MacDonald .
A round with Lachlan: Tales on Tour 2018 in Edinburgh
Lachlan Rooney was named SLTN Craft Spirits Enthusiast in 2017. In his new column he shares his thoughts on all things drinks-related
Time to take a longer term view
Retirement planning is an important consideration for anyone working in the licensed trade, writes advisor Angus Kirk
Licensing mustn’t be used for other issues
Legislation shouldn’t be used as a ‘gateway’ to solve wider issues or general concerns, writes lawyer Stephen McGowan
Never forget the value of a licence
It's important not to let a premises licence lapse, even when an outlet is shut, writes Peter Seymour of Graham & Sibbald
There are staffing problems ahead
Action must be taken to mitigate the impact of Brexit on staff recruitment, writes Jessica Pattinson of legal firm Dentons
Funding is essential to health of hospitality
Banks had their fingers burned by the hospitality industry during the credit crunch, but it’s time to start lending again, writes Jamie Savage of DM Hall
Are you ready for data changes?
With laws on data management changing it’s vital hospitality firms are compliant, writes Laura Irvine of BTO Solicitors
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