Views sought on pubs code
Members of the Scottish licensed trade have until 17th January to submit their views on aspects of the upcoming Scottish Pubs Code.
Nightclubs to close from 27th December
Nightclubs are to close from 27th December for at least three weeks, the Scottish Government has announced.
Grants of up to £6800 as restrictions return
Grants of up to £6800 for bars, restaurants and nightclubs have been announced by first minister Nicola Sturgeon as she again advised the public to minimise socialising and confirmed table service and physical distancing measures will come in on 27th December.
Deposit return scheme delayed until 2023
The implementation of the deposit return scheme, which aims to boost recycling rates in Scotland, has been delayed by a further year until 2023.
£100m for businesses as public urged to curb Christmas socialising
The first minister has urged the general public to “minimise” their socialising with other households before and after Christmas in order to slow the spread of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Toasting the bard with quality drams
SLTN and Edrington UK will be celebrating Burns’ Night a little early next month with a special online tasting.
Scottish Government draws fire for party postponement advice
The Scottish Government has drawn fire for encouraging people to cancel Christmas parties – or at least defer them until the new year – without offering any support to affected businesses.
Trade slams return of rates bills
Trade groups have hit out at the Scottish Government’s decision to resume business rates bills for hospitality businesses from April 2022.
Rates relief at 50% for three months in Scottish Budget
Hospitality businesses will receive 50% rates relief for the first three months of the 2022/23 tax year, the Scottish finance secretary has announced.
Giving back in festive fashion
The spirit of giving is alive and well this month with Brewgooder, the ethical Scottish brewer, joining forces with charitable café chain Social Bite for a festive campaign.
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