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...
The spotlight is on careers at BII
Trade group’s new chair will look at changing perceptions
PROMOTING the licensed trade as a rewarding, long-term career choice will be the top priority for...
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...
Kained set to top ten venues
SLTN Award-winning group continues ambitious expansion
GLASGOW-based bar and restaurant group Kained Holdings is poised for further expansion with the launch of three outlets before...
Pub growth is in firm’s sights
New appointment signals next step in expansion plans
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill is aiming to grow its presence in the independent free-trade following the appointment...
National Living Wage to rise as alcohol duty stays the same
Chancellor uses Autumn statement to increase pay.
The National Living Wage (NLW) will rise to £7.50 per hour, Chancellor Philip Hammond revealed today (November 23)...
SWA poised for one last round in MUP legal battle
Association opts to submit an appeal to the UK Supreme Court
MINIMUM unit pricing (MUP) has been halted again as the Scotch Whisky Association has...
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