Online platform for destroying spoilt beer launches
Licensees planning to destroy unsellable beer and cider can now liaise with brewers directly via a new website
Coronavirus: operators urged to check insurance policies now ahead of court action
Hospitality businesses which have had business interruption insurance claims related to COVID-19 rejected have until June 5 to make their voices heard as part of an upcoming test case
The curious case of Glen Moray
The curiosity of Scotch whisky fans is bound to be piqued by the newest launch from Elgin distillery Glen Moray
New look for Benromach
Benromach, the Speyside distillery owned by Gordon & MacPhail, has adopted a new look across its whisky range as it looks to stress the expertise and craft that goes into creating its single malt
Innis & Gunn unveils two new brews
Innis & Gunn has released two limited edition beers, one of which will see profits from each bottle sold donated to The Care Workers’ Charity
Edinburgh restaurant Ondine secures support through Bounce Back Loan Scheme
A seafood restaurant in Edinburgh is now in a “positive position” after securing a five-figure sum through the UK Government’s Bounce Back Loan Scheme
Coronavirus: Trade group challenges decision to not extend support to larger businesses
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association has described the decision not to extend financial support to businesses over the £51,000 rateable value threshold as “appalling” and is calling on the Scottish Government to source further funding from the Treasury to enable those businesses to survive beyond the COVID-19 shutdown
Coronavirus: Highland hospitality operators’ plea for reopening timeline
Clarity on timelines for the reopening of all types of hospitality businesses and social distancing protocols, including a scientific review of the case for two-metre distancing, are the key demands from Highland operators in a fresh plea to the Scottish Government
Coronavirus: licensed trade must be open for furlough changes to work
All of the UK’s pubs and bars must be allowed to reopen in order for changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to work, say business and consumer groups
Syrups firm to launch online masterclass series for bartenders
Syrups producer Monin is to launch a weekly digital masterclass series for bartenders during the lockdown period
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