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Size shouldn’t influence how premises are treated, says SLTA By Dave Hunter A LANDMARK test purchase ruling could lead to a “two-tier” system where the sanctions...

Wetherspoon criticises Greene King over Stirling challenge By Gillian McKenzie WETHERSPOON boss Tim Martin has accused fellow pubco Greene King of being “frightened of competition” after...

Government figures show 3000 fewer licences since 2007 By Gillian McKenzie NEW figures showing the number of licences in Scotland has fallen by 3000 since 2007...

LISINI Pub Co is set to sue the Scottish Premier League for more than £1.7 million after it attempted to stop the firm showing live top flight football matches in its pub using a Polish satellite system.

A DUNDEE nightclub boss has called on licensing boards to take a tougher stance on alcohol licensing for casinos..

PUB trade groups have railed against plans to introduce legislation that would allow police to close pubs in certain areas around football matches.

Brewers welcome tax cut, but above inflation increase stays for cider, wine and spirits PUB companies and brewers have welcomed moves to cut beer duty...

C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express. The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers “enhanced service and increased value”. Under the deal, Wallaces Express will continue to be run independently and will work alongside C&C Group to deliver a “full portfolio” to the Scottish on-trade.

BEER duty is to be cut by 1p and the controversial escalator scrapped – but the 2% above inflation rise in duty will remain in place for wine, cider and spirits. Delivering his Budget, chancellor George Osborne confirmed the 3p rise in beer duty planned for April has been scrapped and beer duty will be cut by 1p; the annual 2% above inflation duty escalator will also be scrapped for beer. However, the controversial duty escalator will continue to apply to wine, cider and spirits.