Late-night industry threatens legal action over COVID-19 restrictions
A group representing Scotland’s late-night industry has announced its intention to launch legal action against the Scottish Government over ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
Recovery tops the agenda
In the build up to the election, each of Holyrood’s main parties have announced policies that would impact hospitality and tourism.
Remove levels ‘curfew’
Trade group the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has called on the Scottish Government to tweak its coronavirus levels system to allow for longer opening hours.
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.
Scottish Government publishes updated reopening guidance
The Scottish Government has published updated sector guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses.
Revised levels info published
The Scottish Government has published updated details of its COVID protection levels, detailing what will be allowed in hospitality premises from 26th April.
Unviable for two thirds of venues to open on 26th April, says trade group
Trade groups have reiterated calls for the Scottish Government to further ease restrictions, claiming it will be unviable for two thirds of venues to open on 26th April.
Hospitality businesses can welcome tourists from 26th April, says FM, as travel bans lift
Scottish hospitality businesses, including those on the islands, will be able to welcome visitors from 26th April, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Island businesses demand clarity over travel
Hospitality businesses across the Scottish islands have demanded clarity from the Scottish Government on when they can reopen to visitors from the mainland.
Operators must apply for business rates relief
Operators must apply via their local authority website for business rates relief for 2021/2022.
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