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Act now to avoid the training trap

Operators must plan for refresher course, writes lawyer Audrey Junner THOSE holding personal licences issued in 2008 would be justified in thinking that the five-year...

No end to wholesale woes

OCTOBER 8, 2012 will go down as a dark day in the Scottish licensed trade’s history. Administrators acting on behalf of WaverleyTBS announced that there...

Scotland’s sweaty summer sees spritz sales surge

DRG – which operates bars and restaurants across Scotland's cities, including the popular Di Maggio’s, Amarone, and Café Andaluz brands – has reported a sales spike in refreshing serves as the hot weather has persisted.

Overseas chefs should be given immigration fast-track into the UK

Trade body UKHospitality has urged the Migration Advisory Committee to amend the Shortage Occupation List in recognition of the sector's pressing need for trained staff.

Brazilian steakhouse brand seeks staff for its new Edinburgh operation

Promising a ‘feast of employment opportunities’ at the new site, in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms, the Rio team is inviting potential applicants to an employment open day on 9th January.
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Beer to get some TLC

TENNENT’S is launching a new beer quality programme next month to help operators and bar staff ensure they are pouring the perfect pint

Star Bars extends rent concessions

Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned pub company, has announced that it will continue to reduce rent for its 240 Scottish pubs until the end of August

Award win for Orkney distiller

Craft distillery co-founder recognised at British Food Fortnight.
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Stonegate Group sells Shirleys to raise funds for LGBTQ+ charity

The cocktails come from The Drinks Bureau, which launched November 2023 with a range of ‘award-winning and bar-quality cocktails’ in cans and bag-in-box formats.

Coronavirus: Crieff Hydro sounds the pipes for Clap For Carers

Crieff Hydro chief executive Stephen Leckie took to the entrance of the hotel last night to play his bagpipes in support of NHS workers and carers

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Jack Cummins
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson