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

Why work from home when you can work from the pub?

A WHOPPING 98% of people currently working from home would be interested in a ‘work from the pub package’ if such a thing was on offer in their local.

Scottish pancake pioneers set up shop in the heart of London

Already serving in excess of a million pancakes per annum, Scotland's Stack & Still is taking over a site in London's Leicester Square, where it can squarely target the droves of families and tourists that frequent the capital's famed cinema district.

Diageo declares war on hospitality’s ‘chronic skills shortage’

DRINKS giant Diageo has announced a new initiative to address the chronic skills shortage currently gripping the UK hospitality sector.
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SLTA: 85% of operators need government support to survive winter

Over 85% of Scottish hospitality operators will need government support to survive the winter, according to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA).

Energy price cap welcomed but ‘more support needed’

Hospitality industry groups have welcomed measures outlined by the UK Government to cap the wholesale price of energy this winter, but fear the proposals don't go far enough to help businesses
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PM promises energy support for businesses

Businesses are to receive support on their energy bills for at least six months from 1st October, with hospitality potentially receiving longer-term support, the prime minister has announced.

Action on energy now essential

Hospitality groups and the wider business community have urged Westminster politicians to urgently introduce an energy price cap for businesses as the industry continues to struggle with rising costs. 
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New tourism group opens for applications

Business owners and operators will have the chance to join a new tourism and hospitality ‘leadership group’ as it looks for ways to drive the Scotland Outlook 2030 tourism strategy.
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Pubs and bars should benefit from street seating changes

Trade groups The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA), UK Hospitality Scotland and the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) have jointly called on the Scottish Government to ensure any easing of outdoor seating rules also covers bars and pubs.
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Imperative VAT rate for hospitality is reduced

Trade groups have called on the incoming prime minister to cut VAT for hospitality as prices continue to rise at their fastest rate for 40 years.

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