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.
Scottish pubs code approved
Scotland is to have its own dedicated ‘pubs code’ governing the relationship between pub companies and tied tenants after legislation was approved in the Scottish Parliament.
Mixed response to reopening details
Today's announcements on the easing of lockdown restrictions and planned reopening of the hospitality sector have been met with a mixed response from trade groups and operators.
Hospitality to begin to reopen from 26th April
Hospitality businesses are expected to be allowed to start reopening from 26th April, when venues will be permitted to serve alcohol in outdoor areas until 10pm and food and non-alcoholic drinks indoors until 8pm.
Scottish trade groups call for levels rethink
Scottish trade groups have submitted an alternative reopening plan for the sector which they say could save more than 60,000 jobs and contribute over £1.2 billion to the economy.
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