Another Alcohol Bill is step too far
By Gillian McKenzie
THE introduction of a new Alcohol Bill has drawn fire from operators and licensing lawyers, who say the volume and fragmented nature...
Trade’s vital role is focus of campaign
THE vital contribution Scotland’s pubs and bars make to communities and the country’s economy is the focus of a new campaign, which was unveiled...
SLTA calls for duty differential
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) is calling for different rates of alcohol duty for the on and off-trades, in a bid to offset...
Budget does little to help the trade
By Matthew Lynas
GEORGE Osborne’s 2015 Budget has done little to improve trading conditions for Scottish publicans, operators have told SLTN.
The chancellor’s decision to cut...
Consumption is not up to boards
A PROPOSED change to Scottish licensing law that would see boards compelled to reduce alcohol consumption has been dismissed as “a non-starter” by licensing...
Drinks firms welcome duty cuts
DRINKS firms have welcomed the chancellor’s decision to cut duty on beer, cider and spirits.
Delivering his Budget on March 18, George Osborne said beer...
Drink drive limit hammers trade
Government must act or risk further job losses, says SLTA
By Gillian McKenzie
ALMOST two thirds of licensed premises have seen sales slump by up to...
Capital policy is hurting live music
Edinburgh venue launches online petition to lobby board for change
By Dave Hunter
EDINBURGH’S licensing policy is “killing” the city's live music scene, according to a...
Education on alcohol needed
Lack of knowledge needs tackled in wake of drink drive change
By Dave Hunter
THE head of one of Scotland’s biggest wholesalers has called on the...
Fresh calls for stadium drinking under fire
FRESH calls for restrictions on the availability of alcohol at football stadia to be lifted have drawn fire from the trade.
Scottish Labour leader Jim...
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