Calls for tourist tax assurances
Trade groups say businesses must not incur costs .
Tennent’s Lager is more than a beer – it is a part of Scottish...
Hugh Tennent couldn’t have known the mark he would make on Scotland's beer landscape when he returned from Bavaria in 1855.
Business rates are ‘stifling’ the Scottish licensed trade
SCOTLAND’S recent non-domestic rates revaluations have underlined the importance of reforming the system.Â
Drinks firms welcome duty cuts
DRINKS firms have welcomed the chancellor’s decision to cut duty on beer, cider and spirits.
Delivering his Budget on March 18, George Osborne said beer...
J D Wetherspoons marks Brexit Day with ‘Let’s stay friends’ drinks promotion
J D Wetherspoon has announced it will reduce the price of a selection of drinks by approximately 60p from Brexit Day (January 31)
Firms link up in beer and TV deal
Molson Coors and Sky eye growth in independents with collaboration. Molson Coors and Sky have struck a new commercial alliance in a bid to build both companies’ presence in the independent on-trade. The duo reckon as many as 70,000 licensed venues across the UK could benefit from the deal, which offers operators discounts on Sky’s Ultimate package in return for buying drinks through the Carling owner.
‘Major’ rates relief needed in Scottish Budget
Trade groups the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and UK Hospitality Scotland have jointly called on deputy first minister John Swinney to deliver ‘major’ business rates relief in his upcoming Budget.
Windswept blown away by the economic storm gripping craft beer sector
In years past, Windswept has been hailed by the Campaign for Real Ale for making the ‘best beer in Scotland’, and as recently as last autumn, was racking up gold awards for several of its beers.
Moray to level two while Glasgow remains in three
Moray will move to level two of coronavirus restrictions from midnight tonight (21st May), while Glasgow remains in level three.
Admiral returns to Scotland
Admiral Taverns has re-established its presence in Scotland after snapping up 18 pubs from Heineken.
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