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

Scottish Parliment

Licensing ‘needs national direction’

Alcohol Focus Scotland calls for legislation to be consolidated

Minimum pricing will lead to price rises

THE Scottish Government’s proposed 50p MUP could increase the price of around 70% of alcohol sold through the off-trade

Budget policies are a mixed bag

Some measures welcomed but groups say uncertainties remain
Edinburgh

Capital hotel levy under fire

Edinburgh council proposes tax on visitors to the city

‘Robust’ year for property sector

Optimism ahead of 2018 after market enjoys a “bumper” spell

Action needed on PLH process

Licensing specialists repeat calls for immediate input from Holyrood

Scotch whisky is back on the Clyde

The Clydeside Distillery began producing spirit late last month
Scottish Government

Minimum unit pricing date set

Date set for policy to come into effect ...

Could MUP hurt pub revenues?

Legal win welcomed amid warnings of lower sales

Mixed reaction to landmark law

Trade and producers split on Holyrood’s flagship policy

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson