Tourism industry slams EU plans
Immigration agenda “out of touch” with Scottish hospitality
The Scottish tourism and hospitality industries and the Scottish Government have slammed Westminster proposals to crack down...
Megabrew merger complete
AB InBev purchase of SABMiller crosses the finishing line
THE biggest brewery merger of all time was completed this week as the purchase of SABMiller by...
Campaign offers support for staff
Benevolent society offering financial aid to trade workers
Licensed trade charity The Ben launches a new campaign today (September 29) encouraging current and former industry...
Trade slams Hogmanay Old Firm clash
OPERATORS and trade groups have criticised the decision to schedule an Old Firm match for Hogmanay, branding the timing of the fixture “senseless”.
The Scottish...
SLTA launches online training initiative
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has launched a new online training initiative it says is designed to make training and qualifications “more accessible”...
Former Tennent’s boss joins Inverarity Morton board
Former Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB) chief executive Brian Calder has joined wholesaler Inverarity Morton as a non-executive director.
Calder – the former boss of...
Trade divided on EU impact
By Dave Hunter
UNCERTAINTY over the economy following the Brexit vote could have a pronounced, short-term impact on the licensed trade, businesses have warned.
But operators,...
BHA to hold Brexit summit
The British Hospitality Association is convening its members on Monday (June 27) to discuss the impact of the EU referendum on the sector.
BHA chief...
Calls for support after Brexit vote
Trade groups have called on Westminster and Holyrood to support the licensed trade and wider tourism industry following the UK vote to leave the...
No need for all-night licensing
Operators dismiss claim Glasgow should consider 24-hour model
By Dave Hunter
Glasgow bar and club operators have dismissed a suggestion that the city should consider moving...
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