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
busy bar

Rates remain the biggest challenge

Industry groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2018
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

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