UK venues to bear anti-terrorism obligations
The legislation has been nicknamed ‘Martyn’s law’ in memory of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, whose mother, Figen Murray, has since campaigned for venues to have better anti-terrorism plans.
Hospitality workers abused by customers – and colleagues
No less than 95% of respondents said that they had either witnessed or personally experienced abuse during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guinness 0.0 is now available across the On Trade
Since its launch last year, Guinness 0.0 has become the fastest growing non-alcoholic beer in the Off Trade.
ScotHot returns to Glasgow’s SEC this March
It will be a ‘must-attend’ event for all sector professionals, offering an opportunity for guests to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.
A Loveable Rogue in Glasgow’s East End
Promising some of Glasgow’s best home-cooked comfort foods, alongside a wide selection of drinks, The Loveable Rogue's East End venue is at the former location of Beat 6 at 10 Whitehill Street.
‘Major’ rates relief needed in Scottish Budget
Trade groups the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and UK Hospitality Scotland have jointly called on deputy first minister John Swinney to deliver ‘major’ business rates relief in his upcoming Budget.
‘Get Me Home Safely’ campaign moves forward in Glasgow
A campaign to oblige employers to ‘take all reasonable steps’ to ensure workers in licenced venues are able to get home safely from work at night moved forward this week, as Glasgow City Council agreed a motion on the provision of late night transport.
Winter World Cup forcing operators to choose – ‘football’ or ‘festive’
The ‘glass-half-empty’ analysis is that a normal summer World Cup could have delivered a multi-million pound lifeline to the hospitality trade far earlier, without forcing a compromise with festive season bookings.Â
Publican family marks 50 years in Uphall
A family of West Lothian publicans have passed a major milestone as they celebrate 50 years at the helm of their pub.
Tee-total tsunami of soft options
Across the on-trade the soft drinks market is now outperforming all others – including wine, cider and beer.
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