Plea for hours consistency
Licensee calls for ‘level playing field’ between boards
By Dave Hunter
A SOUTH Lanarkshire licensee has called for greater consistency between licensing boards when it comes...
Budget boost for beer and pubs
Industry investing after decision to scrap duty escalator, report says
THE 2013 Budget was a “turning point” for the British beer and pub industry, a...
Scots pub tenants welcome report
Document aims to ‘set record straight’ on pubco reform, group says
By Gillian McKenzie
SCOTTISH pub tenants have welcomed the launch of a “myth-busting” report by...
Rulings spark hours battle
Nightclub owners criticise Dundee and Aberdeen decisions
by Dave Hunter
TWO licensing boards on the east coast of Scotland have drawn fire from some corners of...
Scots hotelier sells management firm
Maurice Taylor to focus on hotel ownership as Chardon goes to Interstate
By Gillian McKenzie
SCOTS hotelier Maurice Taylor is to focus on hotel ownership following...
Bridges to toast the trade at SLTN Awards
TOP Scottish stand-up, Kevin Bridges, is set to raise the roof at this year’s SLTN Awards.
The comic will take to the stage at the...
‘Fit and proper’ set to return?
By Dave Hunter
LICENSING boards will have the ability to consider an individual’s ‘suitability’ to sell alcohol and run licensed premises, under new proposals from...
Wholesaler upbeat about Coors sales
Brewer passes free-trade distribution in Scotland to Matthew Clark
By Dave Hunter
THE boss of Matthew Clark in Scotland said he is confident the wholesaler can...
Glasgow bars to get ‘extra’ hour?
Board proposes ‘additional flexibility’ on trading times
By Gillian McKenzie
PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week...
Coors hands over free-trade distribution
BREWER Molson Coors has announced that it is handing over the free-trade distribution of its brands in Scotland to wholesaler Matthew Clark.
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