A fresh look at nightclubs
IN many cases, students have a wealth of late night entertainment available to them just a stone’s throw away, so to generate loyalty, it’s...
Are you disposing of data properly?
Operators of licensed trade businesses must ensure confidential waste is shredded or risk hefty fines, writes Brian McCulloch
A CABINET full of supplier records here,...
EU influence still holds sway in UK
Significant changes to employment law ‘unlikely’ in the short-term, says Marie Macdonald, head of employment law at MSHB Solicitors
ON June 23, the UK voted...
Time for detail on each side’s Euro vision
As the dust settles in Holyrood following the Scottish Parliament election earlier this month, political attention has, for the moment, shifted to Europe and...
National system to ‘bring consistency’
As project lead, I am proud to have been part of the journey to deliver the Innkeeper system, which I believe will enhance Police...
Trade counts the cost of flooding
Scotland’s unpredictable weather means adequate insurance for hospitality businesses is absolutely vital, writes lawyer Sandra Jones
Large parts of Scotland have been battered by storms...
Rural venues determined to survive
Scottish rural businesses are feeling the squeeze of new drink drive laws but we’re determined to survive, writes restaurateur Alison Bouteloup.
We’ve seen numerous articles...
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...
Craft beer boom likely to continue
The continued growth of the UK craft beer market will lead to deals being struck between key players in the year ahead, writes Adam...
Financial tonic for the festive hangover
As the ringing tills of the festive period become an increasingly distant memory, it is crucial that licensed trade operators take proactive steps to...