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...
Golden opportunity for Scottish trade
Earlier this year, Barclays conducted research into how the over 65 demographic engages with hospitality and leisure businesses across the UK.
What it highlighted was...
Trade needs a break if it is to flourish
IN just seven weeks time we will honour some of the very best people and premises across Scotland’s licensed trade.
The SLTN team is busy...
Right to refuse is back in spotlight
I have written before in these pages on the right of refusal and licensed premises – that is, the right to refuse entry or the right...
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...
Trade association’s evolution continues
Earlier this year, following our EGM, and in partnership with our chairman, Donald Campbell of Inverarity Morton, the SLTA put forward proposals to radically change...
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