New nightclub grants announced
The Scottish Government has announced new one-off grants of up to £50,000 for nightclubs that have been closed since March – but only if they have not subsequently traded as bars
Trade groups urge caution ahead of framework vote
Hospitality trade groups have jointly written to the Scottish Government with a number of proposals for a “workable strategic framework” ahead of today’s parliamentary debate on the new ‘levels’ system for COVID-19 restrictions
Crerar progresses with Mull plans
Crerar Hotels, the independent Scottish hotels group, has announced plans for a £3 million renovation of its Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
Scottish Government must provide clarity for hospitality
It is essential that the Scottish Government is “crystal clear” with hospitality businesses on the implementation of any new COVID measures, say trade groups
Scottish Government unveils framework for COVID restriction levels
The Scottish Government has today (October 23) published the ‘strategic framework’ spelling out the five levels of COVID restrictions it plans to introduce from November 2
Industry launches legal action against hospitality restrictions
Five of Scotland’s hospitality industry trade groups have joined forces to launch a legal action against restrictions imposed on the sector by the Scottish Government
Sunak alters Job Support Scheme ‘to make it easier for businesses to keep staff’
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced amendments to the upcoming Job Support Scheme, which will replace the Job Retention (furlough) Scheme from November
Campaign urges government to ‘save our jobs’
A new campaign fronted by several prominent hospitality operators is aiming to raise awareness of the job losses expected when the UK-wide furlough scheme comes to an end later this month
Groups call for greater support and co-operation
Hospitality trade groups have renewed calls for greater support and co-operation from the Scottish Government after today's announcement that the current COVID-19 restrictions will be extended
Current COVID-19 restrictions extended for another week
The current trading restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government will continue for another week, the first minister has confirmed
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