Price hikes are on the way
Afresh minimum unit pricing (MUP) row erupted last month with the publication of Public Health Scotland’s final evaluation of the legislation – a synthesis of a series of reports published over the past few years.
Health report is unfair to boards
New publication is a ‘fundamental attack’ on the licensing system
By Jack Cummins
EARLIER this year, Edinburgh licensing board came under fire following decisions to grant...
PLH history must not be repeated
Huge backlog of applications seen in 2009 must be avoided
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
Stage set for more drink price drama
Bill will be passed by parliament but policy is certain to be challenged
“OH no you can’t!” shout its detractors. “Oh yes we can!” declares...
Tempestuous times ahead for boards
Aberdeen licensing board’s bold policy on overprovision ended up in a ditch a few months ago – and now it seems odds on that...
Alcohol levy is a flawed plan
Long-mooted tax is another example of political gouging
Could occasionals curb be revisited?
Occasional licences remain a vital permission for many businesses
(Only two) reasons to be cheerful
National Licensing Forum is best platform for future licensing debate
TWO elements of the alcohol licensing consultation launched by the Scottish Government just before Christmas...
Delivery drama is nothing new
Latest controversy shines light on the murk of Scottish licensing
“A FUNDAMENTAL game changer in licensing regulation terms” – that was the dramatic verdict of...
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