‘Vital’ businesses take part in calorie consultation
It is “vital” that Scottish business owners participate in a new Scottish Government consultation on mandatory calorie labelling, says trade group UK Hospitality.
Operators reminded to apply for rates relief
Operators are being reminded to apply via their local authority for the 50% business rates relief available for hospitality businesses for the first three months of the 2022/2023 financial year.
2022 SLTN Awards open for entries!
The 2022 SLTN Awards has launched – and the annual search for the brightest stars in Scotland’s hospitality industry is officially underway!
Face coverings in hospitality remain until at least 18th April
Face coverings will remain a legal requirement in the majority of indoor public spaces until at least 18th April, the first minister has said.
Spring statement a ‘missed opportunity’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spring statement was a “missed opportunity” to help hospitality businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic, say trade groups.
Data gaps limit analysis of COVID grant distribution
Detailed analysis of where almost £5 billion of COVID-19 business support was distributed is not possible due to gaps in data, a report by Audit Scotland has found.
Face coverings law to remain until at least early April
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in indoor settings – including hospitality venues – is to remain in place until at least early April.
End of restrictions welcome but support needed
Trade groups have broadly welcomed news that the remaining COVID restrictions in Scotland are to be phased out over the coming weeks, but say they are “disappointed” the requirements for face masks and contact tracing are to remain in place for a further month – and they have reiterated calls for business support and more positive messaging from government as the industry seeks to rebuild.
Passports, face masks and contact details rules to go
The Scottish Government’s COVID passport scheme is to be scrapped from next week, with facemask and contact tracing rules dropped from next month, the first minister has announced.
Scottish operators back hospitality recruitment campaign
Scottish hospitality groups are among those backing a major UK-wide campaign designed to tackle hospitality industry staff shortages.
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