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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

New immigration system ‘biggest threat’ to Scottish hospitality industry

Plans for a post-Brexit points-based immigration system unveiled by the UK Government on February 19 “totally disregard” the skills and importance of those working in the Scottish hospitality sector, a tourism chief has claimed

Support for Aberdeen businesses as lockdown continues

A £1 million support fund for Aberdeen businesses has been announced by first minister Nicola Sturgeon as she confirmed lockdown restrictions in the city are to remain in place

Current COVID-19 restrictions extended for another week

The current trading restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government will continue for another week, the first minister has confirmed

Scottish Government should match Welsh pub support

The average Welsh pub receives over £11,000 in COVID grants compared to Scotland's £2700, says the SBPA

Levels announcement ‘disappointing’ for hospitality

Trade groups have said that a return to the levels system of coronavirus restrictions will mean trading is unrealistic for many businesses.

Sturgeon: further easing of restrictions this month ‘unlikely’

The planned easing of coronavirus restrictions from 28th June is “unlikely” to go ahead, the first minister has said.

Manorview Group founder takes top trophy at 2021 SLTN Awards

Steve Graham, founder of Manorview Group, was presented with the SLTN Award for Industry Achievement, in association with Edrington UK, at the SLTN Awards on 18th November.

Liqueurs ‘revitalised’ by the popularity of cocktails

Whether it’s as cocktail ingredients or after-dinner digestifs, liqueurs and speciality spirits account for one of the biggest shares of on-trade drinks sales – worth over £122m to Scottish premises.
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76% of hospitality businesses need support if they are to survive

Three quarters of Scottish hospitality businesses reckon they will need government support to survive 2023, a new survey has found.

Surge in UK workers seeking hospitality jobs

Extrapolating the results of this latest worker survey to the UK population as a whole suggests that some 2.9 million people are currently thinking of making a move into hospitality from another sector

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