Trade slams Hogmanay Old Firm clash
OPERATORS and trade groups have criticised the decision to schedule an Old Firm match for Hogmanay, branding the timing of the fixture “senseless”.
The Scottish...
SLTA launches online training initiative
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has launched a new online training initiative it says is designed to make training and qualifications “more accessible”...
Former Tennent’s boss joins Inverarity Morton board
Former Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) chief executive Brian Calder has joined wholesaler Inverarity Morton as a non-executive director.
Calder – the former boss of...
Trade divided on EU impact
By Dave Hunter
UNCERTAINTY over the economy following the Brexit vote could have a pronounced, short-term impact on the licensed trade, businesses have warned.
But operators,...
BHA to hold Brexit summit
The British Hospitality Association is convening its members on Monday (June 27) to discuss the impact of the EU referendum on the sector.
BHA chief...
Calls for support after Brexit vote
Trade groups have called on Westminster and Holyrood to support the licensed trade and wider tourism industry following the UK vote to leave the...
No need for all-night licensing
Operators dismiss claim Glasgow should consider 24-hour model
By Dave Hunter
Glasgow bar and club operators have dismissed a suggestion that the city should consider moving...
Rural pubs still being hit hardest
Half of outlets in year-on-year decline, survey shows
Rural pubs continue to be hit hardest by the lower drink drive limit and other legislative challenges,...
OBE recipient in fighting form
Restaurateur will continue ambassadorial work for food and drink
The co-owner of an award-winning Scottish restaurant has vowed to keep fighting for the country’s food...
Rallying against tourism bed tax
Industry renews calls on government to put room levy plan to bed
Scottish business owners and trade groups have renewed calls for the government and...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
