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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

Food on a plate

Calorie labelling doesn’t size up

Trade should not be responsible for policing customers’ diets

Maxxium to rebrand and tighten focus

The spirits firm will change its name and tighten its focus in Scotland as part of a wider restructure.
Live music

Calls to extend venue protection

Operators say ‘agent of change’ must go beyond new-builds
Councils will be able to establish their own licensing regimes for clubs.

SEV licensing is now a step closer

Councils will have the power to regulate lapdance clubs
AirBnB is growing, particularly in Edinburgh.

Short-term lets must be policed

Trade groups call for greater regulation of AirBnB-style rentals

Minimum unit price revealed

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will move ahead with its recommendation of a 50 pence minimum unit price for alcohol

Kained in UK pub partnership

Scottish multiple operator joines forces with pubco Greene King in new venture
Live music venue

A sound new policy

The Scottish Government has backed calls to implement an ‘agent of change’ principle with immediate effect
Glasgow at night

Trade rebuffs fresh tax plans

Tourist levy could ‘seriously damage’ Scotland’s appeal
HIT Scotland scholars

Another HIT for hospitality group

More than 200 scholarships awarded in biggest year yet

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