Fresh calls for review of laws
FRESH calls for Scottish licensing legislation to be reviewed and consolidated have been issued after scrutiny of England and Wales’ Act by a Lords...
SNP MP warns: Cut business rates or risk ‘economic calamity’
Stirling MP Alyn Smith has called on finance secretary Shona Robison to introduce 75% rates relief for hospitality businesses in order to ‘head off a regional economic calamity’.
Changes to restrictions could secure future of 1800 hospitality businesses
Minor changes to trading restrictions under the Scottish Government’s coronavirus levels system could more than double the economic viability of Scotland’s hospitality businesses, and help secure the future of 1800 businesses and 32,500 jobs, according to a new study
Rates cap is a ‘short term fix’
Licensees urged to continue challenging rateable values
Licensees have welcomed Derek Mackay’s cap on rates increases, but expressed concern that it will only be a...
Local pubs remain the ‘bedrock’ of UK communities
In its new report ‘Serving King and Country: The Great British Pub at the heart of communities’ Green King argues that as pubs still play such an important role in UK society, more should be done to protect them.
PM promises energy support for businesses
Businesses are to receive support on their energy bills for at least six months from 1st October, with hospitality potentially receiving longer-term support, the prime minister has announced.
Customers want to hear more about inclusivity in hospitality
Three in 10 people said that they would be more likely to visit a venue if it promoted its equity, diversity and inclusion policies.
High spirits as Tomintoul Distillery sponsors mountain rescue heroes
The Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team is made up of around 40 highly trained volunteers who provide assistance to injured or lost persons in and around the Cairngorm Mountains.
Council must be vocal on trams
Calls for communication as extension project is approved .
Highland row over glassware
Board under fire over ‘plastic’ glasses proposal
By Dave Hunter
HIGHLAND licensing board has drawn fire over proposals to make ‘plastic’ glasses compulsory for all licensed...
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