Rates cap is a ‘short term fix’
Licensees urged to continue challenging rateable values
Licensees have welcomed Derek Mackay’s cap on rates increases, but expressed concern that it will only be a...
Cap brings rates reprieve for trade
Campaign to have entire system overhauled continues
By Gillian McKenzie
The 12-month cap on rates rises of 12.5% has been welcomed by trade groups, which say...
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...
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