Coronavirus: still ‘no support’ for many Scottish operators
More than 1500 Scottish pubs, bars and hotels are receiving “no support” from the Scottish Government during the coronavirus shutdown, according to the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA)
Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme goes live
Claims for wages of furloughed staff can now be submitted online after the UK Government launched its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme this morning
Coronavirus: Pubs and restaurants ‘among the last to exit lockdown’
Greater support for pubs is needed if they are to survive an extended closure period, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said
Coronavirus: Parliamentary inquiry into hospitality and tourism recovery launches
A group of Westminster politicians has launched an inquiry into the best ways to support the hospitality and tourism industries after the COVID-19 shutdown is lifted
Coronavirus: at least three weeks notice needed to reopen
The pub sector needs an “absolute minimum” of three weeks to prepare for reopening after the current lockdown, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)
Edinburgh bars group kicks off Delayed Drinks voucher initiative
The Glenmorangie Company has joined forces with the group behind Edinburgh’s Bramble, The Last Word and Lucky Liquor bars to launch a new drinks voucher initiative
Coronavirus: Online platform to bolster hospitality businesses goes live
A new website connecting small businesses to customers during the coronavirus “lockdown” period has been launched by students at Edinburgh University
Coronavirus: Pubco rent reviews postponed
Pub companies in Scotland which operate under the terms of the voluntary Tenanted and Leased Code of Practice have suspended rent review negotiations while pubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Greene King announces ‘support fund’ for tenants
Pub Company Greene King, owner of Belhaven, has written to its tied tenants to inform them of a new Partner Support Fund to help them during the COVID-19 shutdown
Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme to go live on Monday April 20
The UK Government has contacted employers to confirm that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will go live on Monday, April 20
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