Fife board chair to fight for pubs
The chairman of Fife licensing board aims to confront the Scottish Government about the impact the drink drive legislation is having on the local licensed...
Alistair calls last orders at Doublet
Publican set to retire after more than four decades in the trade
After more than 40 years in the trade, Alistair Don, owner of The Doublet...
Capital operator sells to Glendola
Edinburgh bar and pub operator Billy Lowe has sold his Saltire Taverns business to Middlesex-based Glendola Leisure Group. The deal, said to be worth several...
Trade urged to help tackle rape
STAFF in the licensed trade have a “professional duty” to intervene in situations that could lead to rape or sexual assault, according to the...
Drinks firms line up to back SLTA
By Dave Hunter
Several of the country’s biggest drinks firms have signed on as corporate members of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).
Diageo, Tennent Caledonian Breweries,...
Living wage plans under fire
By Matthew Lynas
Budget announcement is a “bombshell”, trade group says
Trade groups and business leaders have criticised the introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW),...
Trade welcomes action on reviews
Investigation into alleged misuse is “long overdue”, groups say
By Gillian McKenzie
AN investigation into alleged “unlawful practices” on review websites has been welcomed by trade...
Business rates blasted by trade
Operators and the SLTA have called for an urgent rethink on business rates after new data from the Scottish Government found some businesses are...
Oil price hurting Aberdeen trade
‘Continued uncertainty’ in sector hits hospitality businesses
By Matthew Lynas
FALLING oil prices have hit Aberdeen’s hospitality industry hard, according to new figures from business adviser...
Holyrood pledge to help tourism
Fergus Ewing reiterates support for industry at conference
The Scottish Government is “committed” to working with the tourism industry in Scotland, and has pledged support in...
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