Licensed trade backs The Ben
THE licensed trade rallied behind The Ben this month raising more than £100,000
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.
Could this be the final straw?
Trade welcomes campaign to cut plastic straw use
New city bins plan under fire
Operators say changes will cost businesses time and money
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
Rates remain the biggest challenge
Industry groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2018

























