Trade fears at pricing delay
FURTHER delays to the implementation of minimum pricing could prompt the Scottish Government to consider alternative measures to tackle alcohol misuse which could have...
Sunday pub hours under spotlight
Pressure on boards mounts as Edinburgh adopts 11am opening time
By Dave Hunter
PRESSURE is mounting on Scotland’s licensing boards to review their policies on Sunday...
Wetherspoon gets green light in Stirling
JD Wetherspoon has been given the green light for its planned pub in Stirling after fellow pubco Greene King sought a judicial review of...
Minimum pricing challenge fails
The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...
Call for pubs code in Scotland
A LONG-standing campaigner for pubco reform has called for the measures outlined in a proposed new statutory code of practice to be implemented in...
Industry needs voice on policy
Don’t ban drinks companies from discussions, say trade groups
By Dave Hunter
ALCOHOL industry trade bodies have hit out at claims that drinks companies should be...
Calls for football drinking slammed
Move contradicts proposal to shut premises during matches - SLTA
By Matthew Lynas
CALLS by top-flight football clubs to lift the ban on the sale of...
Fears of a ‘two-tier’ system after Lidl case
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...
Pub group slams judicial review
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...
Reform hits licence numbers – SBPA
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...
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