Circuit breaker is more like a bomb blast
It may be cutely called a “circuit breaker” but a ban on the sale of alcohol in almost every hospitality setting is more accurately described as the equivalent of dropping an atomic bomb on thousands of businesses across the country
Alcohol levy is a flawed plan
Long-mooted tax is another example of political gouging
When a policy is not allowed to fail
MUP is likely to be hailed a success, whatever the evidence .
Long arm of the law tightens grip on trade
THE raft of new alcohol and licensing legislation introduced in recent years has led to increased red tape, financial strain and confusion for the...
Make sure your age policy adds up
Signage and staff training essential ahead of ‘challenge 25’ implementation
THE trade will be obliged to operate an ‘age verification policy’ from October 1, when...
Whisky scribe pens a new pocket guide
Master of Malt John Lamond’s latest book is a mini-celebration of whisky from around the world
AN appreciation of whisky from around the world forms...
An occasion for the law to change
New moves could help prevent abuse of occasional licences .
Too much fake news on alcohol
Recent reports in the mainstream media have beggared belief
Yet more change is on the horizon
Forthcoming Licensing Bill set to bring raft of amendments
THE Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 was long past its sell-by date.
It had failed to keep...
Making a meal of COVID levels
Back in 2013, Allan Gallacher, a Glasgow barman, found himself in the dock after allegedly breaching ‘breakfast licence’ rules
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