SLTA: reform duty system in favour of the on-trade
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association is calling on Westminster to reform the alcohol duty system in order to create a ‘differential’ between alcohol sold in the on and off-trades.
New owner for Gin71
Glasgow gin bar business Gin71 is in new hands after being sold by founder Paul Reynolds.
Vaccine passport enforcement commences
Enforcement of the Scottish Government’s vaccine passport scheme commences today (18th October), a fortnight after the scheme went live.
It’ll be a happy New Year for Buzzworks
Scottish bar and restaurant group Buzzworks Holdings has followed up its first company ‘Wellbeing Day’ with the announcement that it will give its entire workforce the day off on New Year’s Day.
All for a good cause at Radisson RED
Glasgow hotel the Radisson RED is in charitable spirit this month as it prepares to hold two fundraising events.
Heineken removes PET bottles from the on-trade
Heineken UK has announced that is de-listing all PET bottles from its on-trade supply chain as the company looks to cut its carbon footprint.
Nola to open in Dundee on Friday
Dundee's latest late-night venue will open its doors next Friday (15th October) with the launch of Nola.
Tennent’s in fresh climate pledge
Tennent's has signalled its intention to move to the next stage of its sustainability drive through a new agreement with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Chardon is in fine health
Glasgow hotels group Chardon has been named as a champion of mental health after being awarded the Wellness Charter from charity Hospitality Health.
VAT and duty reductions high on Autumn Budget wishlist
A permanent reduction in VAT and a lower level of excise duty for alcohol sold in licensed premises are among the measures trade group UK Hospitality would like to see included in the UK Government’s Autumn Budget.
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