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.
Wild move for El Perro Negro
Glasgow burger bar El Perro Negro has expanded into Edinburgh with the opening of an outlet in the city’s St James Quarter development.
Negative tests incorporated in passport scheme from today
Premises operating under the Scottish Government’s vaccine passport scheme are able to accept proof of a negative lateral flow test as an alternative to proof of vaccination from today (6th December).
Short-term lets laws will go live next year
Scotland's councils will have to have a licensing system for short-term lets in place by October of next year, under legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament.
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