Hospitality not linked to significant COVID-19 transmission
Hospitality venues across the UK were not linked to significant numbers of COVID-19 infections last year, according to a new report.
Forbes extends rates holiday until 2022
Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes has announced that the current non-domestic rates ‘holiday’ is to be extended until April 2022.
New route map out of lockdown to be published next week
A new route map out of lockdown is to be published by the Scottish Government next week, but first minister Nicola Sturgeon said a phased reopening of the economy is “likely to be even more cautious than it was last summer”.
Hospitality industry slams study questioning sector’s COVID safety measures
A Scottish Government-funded study by Stirling University questioning COVID safety measures in licensed premises has been branded a “farce” by trade groups.
Calls for intervention on commercial rent
An Edinburgh bar owner has called on the Scottish Government to provide greater protection for commercial tenants amid concerns of a “staggering” number of failed leases in the coming months.
Westminster should waive National Insurance contributions, says trade group
The Scottish Hospitality Group has called on Westminster to waive the requirement for businesses to make National Insurance contributions.
Deadline to apply for top-up grants is 5th February
Operators on the mainland have until tomorrow (5th February) to apply for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework Business Fund top-up grants.
Lockdown will continue until end of February
The lockdown restrictions in place across mainland Scotland and several of the islands will remain in place until at least the end of February, the first minister has confirmed.
Scottish Budget measures welcome but ‘don’t go far enough’
Measures outlined in the Scottish Budget yesterday (28th January) have been welcomed by trade groups, but they say more must be done to support hospitality businesses and have called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to ‘step up’ with the UK Budget on 3rd March.
Rates ‘holiday’ extended
Finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced a three-month extension to the current business rates 'holiday' as part of the 2021-2022 Budget statement.
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