UK Government considers relaxation of pub gaming machine rules

Licensed trade bodies have welcomed a new consultation by the UK Government that raises the possibility of allowing debit card payments on pub gaming machines.
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How a fresh look at whisky and Cognac can unlock their true potential

In the latest episode of The Stillhouse Podcast, ‘On The Pulse’, spirits expert Becky Paskin is joined by Alice Lascelles and Chris Tanner, to discuss new trends and untapped possibilities in the dark spirits world.

Tennent’s Lager unveils its first new can design in five years 

The design puts greater emphasis on the lager’s locally sourced ingredients, the brewery’s commitment to sustainablility, and its historic place in Scotland

Glen’s Vodka extends its ‘valuable relationship’ with the SPFL

The company hailed its ‘valuable relationship’ with the SPFL, which gives it presenting rights to each division’s Manager of the Month and Manager of the Season awards

Hospitality has lost one in every 18 of its licensed sites over the last...

These latest figures from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners compound the UK closure tally amassed since March 2020, which now stands at close to 15,000 outlets.

Portman Group updates guidance on marketing that appeals to kids

In 2022, 85% of complaints about alcohol marketing and packaging that the Portman Group received related to Code rule 3.2(h): Particular appeal to under-18s.

Edinburgh Gin commits £250,000 spend to drive summer trade

Already the fastest-growing London Dry within the Scottish on trade, the brand’s new marketing push aims to attract even more gin fans towards on and off trade purchases

Scotland meets St Lucia as bartenders compete for spiced rum honours

Two Scots bartenders have reached the UK's final 10 for ‘The Chairman’s Spice Lab’, a program from Chairman’s Reserve Spiced Rum which invites novel recipes for spiced rum. 

R Group brings ‘Indian fusion’ food and cocktails to Glasgow’s west end

The Marigold Café, sitting on Park Road near Eusebi Deli, The Doublet pub and the Shish Mahal, sees R Group founders, brothers Bubbles and Rahul Randev, returning to their roots
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‘Sad loss’ for Glasgow as Le Chardon d’Or throws in the towel

In a statement, the board of the restaurant admitted that a ‘substantial reduction’ in trade plus the depression in property values had made the 22-year-old business unsustainable

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