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...
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...
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