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The top stories and latest news, dedicated to the licensed trade in Scotland.

Time is short to renew personal licences

Act on renewals before it’s too late

Licensees advised to book refresher training immediately

Physical distancing review expected ‘shortly’

The Scottish Government has said that it will publish the results of its review of physical distancing guidelines “shortly”.

National Living Wage to rise as alcohol duty stays the same

Chancellor uses Autumn statement to increase pay. The National Living Wage (NLW) will rise to £7.50 per hour, Chancellor Philip Hammond revealed today (November 23)...
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Hawthorn takes root

A new pub company has secured a considerable presence in Scotland through the acquisition of 131 tenanted and leased pubs.
SLTN Awards 2018

Only three weeks left to enter SLTN Awards

THERE’S just three weeks left in which to enter this year’s SLTN Awards!
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‘Major’ rates relief needed in Scottish Budget

Trade groups the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and UK Hospitality Scotland have jointly called on deputy first minister John Swinney to deliver ‘major’ business rates relief in his upcoming Budget.

Portion control plans slammed

It’s not up to trade to police customers’ diets, say groups A SCOTTISH quango has drawn fire from the hospitality industry over suggestions that all...

Sturgeon sets out ‘nightclub’ criteria for certification scheme

The Scottish Government has moved to clarify which late-night venues will be affected by the upcoming COVID vaccination certificate scheme.
Hotels facing difficulty due to lack of staff amid Brexit fears

Brexit: staffing crisis deepens

Hoteliers across Scotland are facing their “most difficult season” due to a lack of staff, according to hotel groups.

SLTN Awards 2016 winners and highly commended finalists

Click here to view our gallery of the 2016 SLTN Awards Click here for the Photocube pictures Whisky Bar of the Year, sponsored by Glenfiddich Winner: Dornoch...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
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Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
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MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus