Budget blasted by drinks groups
Drinks duty increase is a ‘major blow’ to the industry
DRINKS firms, trade and consumer groups have blasted the UK government after chancellor Phillip Hammond...
Rates appeals should proceed
Cap on increases only brings ‘temporary respite’
OPERATORS intending to appeal their business’s new rateable value should proceed, despite the 12-month 12.5% cap on rates...
Tourism championed in Glasgow
SCOTTISH Tourism Week officially got underway yesterday (March 15) with two keynote speeches from Holyrood tourism minister Fiona Hyslop (pictured above).
Speaking at the...
Pubs code Bill is introduced
Consultation underway on proposal from Labour MSP
LABOUR MSP Neil Bibby is attempting to bring a Scottish pubs code a step closer with the proposal...
Rates cap is a ‘short term fix’
Licensees urged to continue challenging rateable values
Licensees have welcomed Derek Mackay’s cap on rates increases, but expressed concern that it will only be a...
Cap brings rates reprieve for trade
Campaign to have entire system overhauled continues
By Gillian McKenzie
The 12-month cap on rates rises of 12.5% has been welcomed by trade groups, which say...
Holyrood to cap rates increases
SCOTTISH finance minister Derek Mackay has announced that any increases in business rates from April 1 will be capped at 12.5% for hospitality businesses.
The...
Groups will meet ministers on rates
Trade bodies secure appointment with finance secretary
By Dave Hunter
A COALITION of trade groups will visit Holyrood next week to meet with finance minister Derek...
It’s heating up in ScotHot’s kitchen
WITH one month to go, things are heating up ahead of ScotHot 2017 thanks to the unveiling of a star-studded chef line-up for the...
Time for Holyrood to step in on rates
STA calls for freeze on implementation until Barclay group reports
By Dave Hunter & Matthew Lynas
OPERATORS, trade groups and local councillors are imploring the Scottish...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
