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In a statement to the House of Commons, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury James Cartlidge said that the new plan would ‘provide certainty and reassure pubs, distilleries, and breweries as they face the challenging period ahead’.

EARLY BIRD tickets are now on sale for The Mash Up festival at Holyrood Distillery, taking place from the 2nd to 4th June 2023.

The Distillery is working with fellow members of the Scotch Whisky Association towards achieving the ambitious target, for the industry, of having net zero emissions in operations by 2040.

The legislation has been nicknamed ‘Martyn’s law’ in memory of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, whose mother, Figen Murray, has since campaigned for venues to have better anti-terrorism plans.

No less than 95% of respondents said that they had either witnessed or personally experienced abuse during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chivas Brothers – the Scotch whisky giant owned by Pernod Ricard – is on the hunt for its next group of brand ambassadors as it launches the latest stage of its International Graduate Programme.

Those wishing to enter this year's competition are tasked with designing a cocktail based around either Tanqueray No.TEN or Seedlip

It will be a ‘must-attend’ event for all sector professionals, offering an opportunity for guests to meet with suppliers, network with others to share ideas and inspiration, and learn about the latest trends from across the industry.

Trade groups the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and UK Hospitality Scotland have jointly called on deputy first minister John Swinney to deliver ‘major’ business rates relief in his upcoming Budget.

A campaign to oblige employers to ‘take all reasonable steps’ to ensure workers in licenced venues are able to get home safely from work at night moved forward this week, as Glasgow City Council agreed a motion on the provision of late night transport.