Progress for trade and police forum
Regular meetings helping build stronger relationship, chair says
THE chair of a forum for the licensed trade and Police Scotland has hailed the “real progress”...
Challenging a high rates bill
Specialists weigh in on what on-trade operators can do
MANY operators across the Scottish trade are facing a serious hike in non-domestic rates this spring,...
Chance to take next career step
Trade entrepreneurs urged to apply for ‘once in a lifetime’ fellowship
AMBITIOUS entrepreneurs from across Scotland’s licensed trade are being urged to take advantage of...
Higher rates bills slammed
New rateable values will have a serious impact on trade
PROPOSED increases in the rateable value of licensed premises across Scotland could have a damaging...
Festive trade blow for Scottish pubs
Rural outlets remain hardest hit in ‘difficult’ environment
CHRISTMAS and new year business was down for almost half of outlets, with rural pubs the hardest...
Trade careers need promoted
Changing perceptions of the industry requires a shift in attitudes
CHANGING perceptions of careers in hospitality will require a cultural shift in attitudes, according to...
Call for review of licensing laws
Current system should be assessed ahead of tenth anniversary
A ROOT and branch review of licensing legislation should be conducted ahead of the tenth anniversary...
Rates increases blasted
OPERATORS and trade groups have slammed newly announced draft rateable values which will see many licensees across Scotland paying higher business rates.
The proposed rateable...
Holyrood: Tied pubs are not disadvantaged
Study into Scottish pub market recommends more conversation before legislation
LEASED pubs operating under the beer tie in Scotland are not unfairly disadvantaged when compared...
Alcohol licensing is ‘unacceptable’
By Dave Hunter
LICENSING lawyers have urged the Scottish Government to tackle the “unacceptable” state of alcohol licensing in Scotland.
The Scottish trade has seen a...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
