Draft Scottish budget welcomed by trade groups
The Scottish Government’s draft budget for 2020-2021 has been welcomed by trade groups
Local rates vote welcomed
Trade groups have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to retain the Uniform Business Rate and not give councils the power to set their own rates
3 Session Street to launch meals initiative for homeless community
Dundee bar pays it forward
J D Wetherspoons marks Brexit Day with ‘Let’s stay friends’ drinks promotion
J D Wetherspoon has announced it will reduce the price of a selection of drinks by approximately 60p from Brexit Day (January 31)
Scottish pubs had a merry Christmas
Scottish pubs had a merry Christmas last month, with three quarters of premises reporting significant growth when compared to the 2018 festive season
Report confirms pub and bar growth in Highlands and East Dunbartonshire
The Highlands and East Dunbartonshire were the only parts of Scotland to have increased the number of pubs in their areas between 2001 and 2019, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Drink drive claims blasted
Recent report doesn’t reflect the trade as a whole
Councils to regulate short-term lets
Local authorities in Scotland are to be given the power to regulate short-term lets in their areas, the Scottish Government has announced
Groups call on PM to end Brexit uncertainty
Trade and consumer groups have called on newly re-elected prime minister, Boris Johnson, to end the “crippling uncertainty that has plagued UK businesses” and secure the “best Brexit possible”
Counter-terrorism training crucial
Scottish trade urged to remain vigilant after London attack
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