Smokehead team set to stream

The team behind Islay single malt Smokehead is set to stream the first in a series of “bold broadcasts” on Instagram this weekend

Coronavirus: New online training courses available for hospitality workers

Trade group UK Hospitality and training firm CPL Learning have launched a new online learning programme for furloughed hospitality workers

Coronavirus: BBPA publishes ullage guidance

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has published in-depth guidance for pubs on the correct way to destroy unsellable beer in their cellars

Coronavirus: CAMRA supports Edinburgh and south east businesses.

The Edinburgh and South East Scotland branch of consumer group CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) has launched a new online service in a bid to support pubs and breweries during the coronavirus lockdown period
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Coronavirus: councils begin paying business grants

Payments come as Scottish Government under fire for limiting grants to one per business, not one per property as in England

Coronavirus: ‘Clear demand’ for delivered food and drink

There is a “clear demand” for quality food and drink delivered from on-trade premises during the COVID-19 lockdown, according to research company CGA

Edinburgh Gin shakes up store cupboard ingredients into cocktail creations

Edinburgh Gin will help people create the perfect serve at home through a new online service, by transforming household ingredients into cocktail recipes

Coronavirus: pressure mounts on pubcos to cancel rent

Pressure is mounting on pub companies to waive rent for the duration their pubs are shut due to COVID-19, as a pro-pub campaign group vows to “name and shame” companies continuing to charge their tenants and lessees rent

Ian Macleod Distillers unveils new whisky podcast

Ian Macleod Distillers is launching a new podcast which aims to both entertain and educate listeners on the whisky industry

Coronavirus: ‘tronc’ payments should be included

UK Hospitality is calling on the UK Government to include ‘tronc’ payments – money normally distributed to staff which is earned through tips, service charges and gratuities – in the amount paid to furloughed hospitality workers under the Job Retention Scheme

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