Scottish Government should match Welsh pub support
The average Welsh pub receives over £11,000 in COVID grants compared to Scotland's £2700, says the SBPA
Current restrictions levels retained
There will be no change to the level of coronavirus restrictions levels in place across Scotland this week, with a “more substantial” review expected next week, the first minister has stated
Operators call on Holyrood to review ‘unfair restrictions’
Hospitality operators have written to first minister Nicola Sturgeon to urge a review of the COVID levels system, which they say is having “a devastating effect” on their businesses
MSPs back ‘general principles’ of pubs code Bill
A Scottish pubs code came a step closer last night (November 26) when MSPs voted to progress proposed legislation to the next stage
Bars and restaurants to trade under levels restrictions over Christmas
Bars and restaurants across Scotland will be required to trade under levels restrictions in place in their council area at the time over the festive period
Trade groups’ coronavirus legal action will continue
A consortium of five hospitality trade groups is to continue with its legal challenge of Scottish Government coronavirus restrictions
No change to COVID restrictions levels this week
There is to be no change to the current coronavirus restriction levels in place in Scotland’s local authority areas this week – apart from East Lothian, which moved from level three to level two today, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said
Hospitality guidance updated as level changes and ‘travel ban’ kick in
The Scottish Government has updated its hospitality sector guidance as the travel ‘ban kicks in and 11 council areas in west central Scotland move into level four restrictions from 6pm tonight (Friday November 20)
Calls for urgent support as restrictions hammer hospitality businesses
Urgent support that goes “way beyond what is currently on offer” is needed for hospitality businesses as new figures show most pub and hospitality businesses will trade at a loss or be unviable under level three and four coronavirus restrictions
Closures expected due to travel ban
The new law against travelling to and from level three and four areas is likely to lead to hotel closures across Scotland, according to the Scottish Tourism Alliance
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