Scottish Government announces ‘top-up’ grants for hospitality
The Scottish Government has announced new “top-up” grants of £6000 or £25,000 for hospitality businesses
No change to physical distancing rules, says FM
Physical distancing requirements for hospitality venues set to reopen will be the same as those in place for the last reopening, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
‘Dismay’ over vaccine passport plan
Yesterday's announcement that vaccine certificates could be required for entry into Scottish nightclubs and larger events has caused “dismay” in the sector, with trade groups criticising the Scottish Government for a lack of consultation with the industry.
Grants of up to £5000 for pubs hit by table service rule
Pubs impacted by the table service requirement which was brought in on 27th December and ends today (24th January) will be able to apply for a one-off grant of up to £5000.
New energy scheme could cost hospitality £4.5 billion
The UK Government’s new Energy Bills Discount Scheme could see bills for the hospitality sector increasing by a total of £4.5 billion across the UK, trade group UK Hospitality has warned.
DRS will create huge Scottish ‘grey’ market for cheaper drinks from England
In a detailed take-down of the DRS, Innes&Gunn’s founder and master brewer, Dougal Gunn Sharp warned that if the current ‘nightmare scenario’ plays out, hundreds of Scottish businesses will go under, resulting in tens of thousands of job losses
Non-alcoholic Scottish brewery sets sail for larger volumes
The business, owned by managing director Sonja Mitchell, currently produces a range of four beers – Yardarm Lager, Goosewing IPA, Flying Colours Pale Ale and Stoker’s Stout – as well as seasonal and limited-edition products.
Guinness time capsule unsealed to mark King’s Coronation
It was found to contain a bottle of Coronation Commemorative Guinness Foreign Extra Stout from 1953 and a selection of Sovereign Coins, as well as a newspaper dated 3 June 1953.
The Ben broadens its appeal with parties for younger workers
Young people - who make up the majority of the drinks and hospitality workforce - either haven’t heard of The Ben at all, or do not fully understand the support it can provide.
Sapporo Premium Beer makes its UK draught debut through KBE Drinks
Master Brewer Seibei Nakagawa travelled to Germany to acquire brewing knowledge, and then brought it back to Hokkaido, where cutting-edge technology has since perfected the brand...
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