Operators call on Holyrood to review ‘unfair restrictions’
Hospitality operators have written to first minister Nicola Sturgeon to urge a review of the COVID levels system, which they say is having “a devastating effect” on their businesses
MSPs back ‘general principles’ of pubs code Bill
A Scottish pubs code came a step closer last night (November 26) when MSPs voted to progress proposed legislation to the next stage
Bars and restaurants to trade under levels restrictions over Christmas
Bars and restaurants across Scotland will be required to trade under levels restrictions in place in their council area at the time over the festive period
Trade groups’ coronavirus legal action will continue
A consortium of five hospitality trade groups is to continue with its legal challenge of Scottish Government coronavirus restrictions
No change to COVID restrictions levels this week
There is to be no change to the current coronavirus restriction levels in place in Scotland’s local authority areas this week – apart from East Lothian, which moved from level three to level two today, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said
Hospitality guidance updated as level changes and ‘travel ban’ kick in
The Scottish Government has updated its hospitality sector guidance as the travel ‘ban kicks in and 11 council areas in west central Scotland move into level four restrictions from 6pm tonight (Friday November 20)
Calls for urgent support as restrictions hammer hospitality businesses
Urgent support that goes “way beyond what is currently on offer” is needed for hospitality businesses as new figures show most pub and hospitality businesses will trade at a loss or be unviable under level three and four coronavirus restrictions
Closures expected due to travel ban
The new law against travelling to and from level three and four areas is likely to lead to hotel closures across Scotland, according to the Scottish Tourism Alliance
Eleven council areas to move into highest restrictions level
Eleven council areas in the central belt will be moved into level four – the highest level of coronavirus restrictions – from Friday (November 20) until at least December 11
Claims for extended furlough scheme now live
Businesses can apply for payments through the UK Government’s extended Coronavirus Job Retention (or ‘furlough’) Scheme from today (November 11)
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