Coronavirus: Which venues can still trade?
On March 25, the Scottish Government published new guidance for businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak, including which businesses are allowed to remain open during the period of “lockdown”
Coronavirus: The Ben’s new fund comes to life
Donations are coming in for the new ‘lifeline’ fund set up by Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben
Coronavirus: online recruitment portal for hospitality sector goes live
A free online recruitment portal for hospitality and tourism sector staff out of work as a result of the COVID-19 crisis is now live
Coronavirus: grants to support businesses now open
Grants announced by the Scottish Government as part of the £2.2 billion package to support businesses manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic are now open
Coronavirus: how to preserve beer lines during venue closures
Line cleaning firm Beer Piper has outlined a checklist of eight measures to prepare cellars for the weeks ahead,
Coronavirus: Douglas Laing backs bartenders and The Ben
Scottish whisky company Douglas Laing & Co has announced two new initiatives to support the Scottish trade in response to the coronavirus epidemic
Coronavirus: navigating uncharted waters
During the Second World War, when the German Luftwaffe was doing its very best to reduce industrial Britain to rubble, pubs remained open and beer wasn’t rationed. Now, we face an unseen enemy – and, as in all wars, there are heroes and villains
Coronavirus: Premises still trading could lose their licence
Pubs continuing to trade as normal even after the UK and Scottish governments’ instructions to close face losing their licences
Coronavirus: Diageo launches helpline
Diageo has today (March 23) introduced a helpline for businesses in the licensed trade to provide advice on how they can access the government assistance announced last week
Coronavirus: Diageo’s world class search postponed
Spirits giant Diageo has postponed its 2020 World Class Global Final in Sydney due to the coronavirus pandemic
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