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

Brian Calder and John Gilligan

C&C Group buys out Wallaces Express

Tennent's owner C&C Group has bought the remaining 50% stake in wholesaler Wallaces Express.
Alan Crossan

Clutha owner thanks the trade

The owner of the Clutha bar has thanked Scotland’s licensed trade for the “incredible” support shown following the tragedy.
Fyne Ales

A Fyne move for craft brewery

Fyne Ales has unveiled ambitious £2 million expansion plans which could treble the Argyll-based craft brewery’s turnover.
Prohibition

Action needed on underage sales

An Aberdeen-based pub and bar operator has argued there should be greater legal repercussions for buying alcohol underage.
money

No consensus on new fees regime

The current licence fees regime “could be improved” – but group set up to review system fails to reach consensus.
Pub TV

Pubs copyright action continues

Sky and the Premier League have pledged to continue pursuing Scottish publicans over copyright infringement.
Diageo

Diageo launches ÂŁ5m training programme

Diageo has launched a new youth training programme in Scotland, aimed at helping young, unemployed people into the workplace.
• Tennent’s boss John Gilligan.

Price rise for Tennent’s Lager

Tennent Caledonian is to raise the wholesale prices of its draught beers by 2.2% from the beginning of next month.
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Crieff snaps up Peebles Hydro

The firm behind Perthshire leisure resort Crieff Hydro is set to acquire two Borders businesses from McMillan Hotels later this month.
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Minimum price battle continues

The next stage in the legal battle over minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol is set to get underway.

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