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

Licensed trade backs The Ben

THE licensed trade rallied behind The Ben this month raising more than £100,000
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A tough festive season for pubs

Rural outlets in particular struggled in difficult year

Staff protection law is outlined

Consultation on proposed Protection of Workers Bill launched.

Police changes ‘hurting relations’

Shifting personnel making it difficult to form lasting relationships.

Whisky tourism in good spirits

Record distillery visits during 2017 reported by Diageo and Tomatin.
Glass with straw

Could this be the final straw?

Trade welcomes campaign to cut plastic straw use
Commercial wheelie bins

New city bins plan under fire

Operators say changes will cost businesses time and money
Cairns of Tennent’s and Thewlis of Harry’s raise a glass to the new venue.

Beer money for social pubs firm

Social enterprise pub group opens fifth unit after investment package

Proposed Bill divides trade

War of words over the need for a Scottish pubs code heats up
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Rates remain the biggest challenge

Industry groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2018

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