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
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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
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Tourism agencies unite for winter staycation campaign

A new tourism campaign promoting autumn and winter staycations across the UK launched today (September 16)

High court rules in favour of policyholders in insurance test case

Businesses across the UK could be in line for payouts from business interruption insurance policies after a test case at the High Court in London

Face coverings now mandatory for front of house staff

Front of house staff in pubs, restaurants and hotels must wear face coverings from today (September 14) and venues should only accept bookings from groups adhering to the ‘six people from two households’ rule, under new Scottish Government coronavirus restrictions.
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Operators don’t expect normal trading before a COVID vaccine

Nearly half of Scottish operators don’t expect trading to return to anything close to normal until a COVID-19 vaccine is found

Nightclub funding schedule announced

Scottish nightclub operators should be able to apply for a share of a Scottish Government fund on Thursday September 17
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Wet-led pubs call for support

Traditional, wet-led pubs across Scotland could be at risk of closing their doors without further government support
Sam Campbell, Jamie Crothall and Georgia Noble of Montpelliers in Edinburgh

Operators extend ‘eat out’ scheme

Operators across Scotland have extended the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme throughout September after crediting the UK Government initiative with boosting trade and consumer confidence last month

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