Coronavirus: Scottish government aid welcomed, but salary support required
Trade groups have welcomed the announcement of a £2.2 billion support package for Scottish businesses, but said more help is required to sustain jobs in the hospitality industry
Coronavirus: Tennent’s postpones price-rise
Tennent's has announced that it will postpone a planned rise in its wholesale prices and has also introduced a three-month capital and interest ‘payment holiday’ for its loan customers
Coronavirus: Diageo pledges £1m pay package for trade
Diageo, the global drinks giant behind Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker, has pledged a £1 million support package to help UK independent venues pay their staff during the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus: The Ben offers trade support amid COVID-19
Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben has pledged to support those seriously affected by the impact of the coronavirus
Coronavirus: “Majority” of insurance policies will not cover forced closures
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced that the “vast majority” of businesses will not have adequate levels of insurance to cover venue closures due to the outbreak of an infectious disease
Coronavirus: Sport subscriptions suspended
Broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport have announced that they have stopped billing their commercial customers due to the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Manorview suspends trading
Manorview, the Scottish hotels group, will suspend trading today (March 18) amid the worsening coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus: Government expected to announce financial support
Pub industry will be “lost in days” without immediate, decisive action, says trade group
Coronavirus: STA calls for further government assistance
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has spoken with representatives from the Scottish Government to request a number of added measures to support tourism and hospitality businesses as the coronavirus epidemic continues to worsen
Coronavirus advice for hospitality staff
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has issued updated advice for the hospitality sector in a bid to help operators and staff protect themselves and others from the coronavirus
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