Coronavirus: Cáfe clarity and further support for businesses
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has moved to address the “lack of clarity” over the Scottish Government’s definition of a ‘café’ as premises across Scotland’s central belt prepare to close for a fortnight tonight
Scottish Government publishes updated FAQs for new restrictions
The Scottish Government has added to the FAQ section of its Tourism and Hospitality Sector Guidance to incorporate the new restrictions taking effect at 6pm tonight (October 9)
Operators slam new trade ‘lockdown’
Operatotrs across Scotland have slammed the Scottish Government’s decision to effectively lockdown bars and restaurants from 6pm tomorrow (Friday October 9), saying the industry is being used as “scapegoat”
New closure rules are ‘a total catastrophe’
All pubs, bars and restaurants across Scotland’s central belt will have to close their doors from 6pm this Friday (October 9) until Monday October 26, the first minister has announced
Further COVID-19 measures must be accompanied by further support
The Scottish Government must provide further support for hospitality businesses if it is to implement further COVID-19 restrictions, say trade groups
Scottish trade taking biggest hit in UK, says SLTA
Scotland's bars and restaurants are taking the biggest hit in UK following the implementation of the 10pm ‘curfew’, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has said
Scottish Government urged to recognise ‘vital role’ of hospitality sector in curbing COVID
The Scottish Government has been urged to recognise the ‘vital role’ of Scotland’s hospitality sector in helping curb the spread of COVID-19
Campaign launched to end background music ban
Operators have backed a new campaign calling for an end to the background music ban in Scotland’s pubs and restaurants
No drinking up time as ‘curfew’ goes live
The Scottish Government has confirmed premises must close their doors at 10pm from tonight, with no drinking up time
Support Scheme isn’t enough, say trade groups
Hospitality trade groups have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide greater, sector-specific support for the industry after warning that his most recent package of economic measures doesn’t go far enough