Outdoor areas should be able to open on July 6
Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced July 6 as the provisional date for the reopening of outdoor areas such as beer gardens as the Scottish Government publishes its updated route map out of lockdown
High court rules in favour of policyholders in insurance test case
Businesses across the UK could be in line for payouts from business interruption insurance policies after a test case at the High Court in London
COVID levels will lead to ‘devastation and sleepless nights’
The majority of Scotland’s hospitality businesses are going to find themselves “badly affected” by the COVID restrictions confirmed earlier today, say trade groups.
Mainland in lockdown for whole of January
Mainland Scotland will be put into lockdown for the whole of January from midnight tonight (4th January).
Unviable for two thirds of venues to open on 26th April, says trade group
Trade groups have reiterated calls for the Scottish Government to further ease restrictions, claiming it will be unviable for two thirds of venues to open on 26th April.
Orders falling short as supply issues bite
Supply chain issues across the UK, including delivery driver shortages, are causing some pubs to have their beer orders cancelled or to receive deliveries that “fall short by around 75%”, according to trade group the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).
Restrictions remain until at least 24th January
Physical distancing between groups and a requirement for table service will remain in place in hospitality venues until at least 24th January, the first minister has announced.
‘Tongue in cheek’ drinks marketing falls foul of industry watchdog
COMPLAINTS against a number of alcoholic drink brands have been upheld by the industry’s independent regulator, the Portman Group.
Focus on ‘value over volume’ pays off for Beam Suntory as spirits sales soar
The spirits multinational’s 2022 results show sales growth of 10.5% year-on-year, within which its premium brands grew by 15%.
Here comes the summer
With Scotland’s gutters still filled with melting slush, it may seem a little premature to be planning for summer – but switched on operators around the country have been doing just that.
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Luke Richardson
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