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...
Time to take stock and move forward
We have passed the first anniversary of Scotland’s new drink drive limit and after a year of the legislation being in place, we can...
Tax inequality is hurting the trade
If pubs are to survive, governments must acknowledge their value and address imbalances in tax rates, writes Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin
There are three main...
Keeping up to speed with employment law
It’s crucial employers have the correct policies and procedures in place, writes employment lawyer David Hoey
EMPLOYMENT law continues to grow. In addition to the...
Local powers could help ease trade’s rates burden
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
Business rates are the bugbear of many operators in the Scottish on-trade.
From the way in which they are calculated – with...
Licence fees could be next in line for change
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
Hot on the heels of an SLTA survey which revealed that licensees see legislation as the single biggest threat to their...
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Luke Richardson
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