‘No justification’ for ongoing restrictions
Hospitality trade groups have blasted the Scottish Government’s decision to keep trading restrictions in place for at least another week, saying there is “no justification” for the ongoing measures.
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.
Nightclub fund details published
The Scottish Government has said it will contact nightclubs across Scotland this week and invite them to apply for a grant of up to £55,000.
Self-isolation changes welcomed by trade groups
Changes to the COVID self-isolation rules in Scotland which kick in today (6th January) have been welcomed by hospitality industry groups, which say the measures will help ease staffing pressures for those venues able to trade.
Self-isolation time cut and curbs remain
The self-isolation period for those who test positive for COVID in Scotland can be cut to seven days from midnight tonight (5th January) – providing that person has no fever and records two negative lateral flow tests (LFTs), first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Nightclubs to close from 27th December
Nightclubs are to close from 27th December for at least three weeks, the Scottish Government has announced.
Grants of up to £6800 as restrictions return
Grants of up to £6800 for bars, restaurants and nightclubs have been announced by first minister Nicola Sturgeon as she again advised the public to minimise socialising and confirmed table service and physical distancing measures will come in on 27th December.
£100m for businesses as public urged to curb Christmas socialising
The first minister has urged the general public to “minimise” their socialising with other households before and after Christmas in order to slow the spread of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Scottish Government draws fire for party postponement advice
The Scottish Government has drawn fire for encouraging people to cancel Christmas parties – or at least defer them until the new year – without offering any support to affected businesses.
Trade slams return of rates bills
Trade groups have hit out at the Scottish Government’s decision to resume business rates bills for hospitality businesses from April 2022.
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