Further COVID-19 measures must be accompanied by further support
The Scottish Government must provide further support for hospitality businesses if it is to implement further COVID-19 restrictions, say trade groups
Scottish trade taking biggest hit in UK, says SLTA
Scotland's bars and restaurants are taking the biggest hit in UK following the implementation of the 10pm ‘curfew’, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has said
Scottish Government urged to recognise ‘vital role’ of hospitality sector in curbing COVID
The Scottish Government has been urged to recognise the ‘vital role’ of Scotland’s hospitality sector in helping curb the spread of COVID-19
Campaign launched to end background music ban
Operators have backed a new campaign calling for an end to the background music ban in Scotland’s pubs and restaurants
No drinking up time as ‘curfew’ goes live
The Scottish Government has confirmed premises must close their doors at 10pm from tonight, with no drinking up time
Support Scheme isn’t enough, say trade groups
Hospitality trade groups have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide greater, sector-specific support for the industry after warning that his most recent package of economic measures doesn’t go far enough
Chancellor announces new Jobs Support Scheme
The UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme is to be replaced by a new Jobs Support Scheme from November, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced
Curfew will be “last straw for many businesses”
The 10pm curfew for hospitality venues will “devastate” the sector and “be the last straw for many businesses”, say trade groups
Coronavirus: hospitality curfew to see venues shut at 10pm
Scotland's pubs, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10pm every night from this Friday (September 25) under new COVID-19 measures introduced by the Scottish Government
Tourism agencies unite for winter staycation campaign
A new tourism campaign promoting autumn and winter staycations across the UK launched today (September 16)
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