Calls for more support as 6000 UK premises ‘lost’ to lockdowns
Hospitality businesses need further support if they are to survive and play their part in rebuilding the economy, trade groups have said, as new figures show almost 6000 premises across the UK closed permanently last year.
Bloc+: two decades of magic and mayhem
SLTN Award-winning venue has evolved over 20 years to become a staple of the Glasgow bar scene.
Burns Night comes early with Smokehead and SLTN
Bar operators and staff from across the Scottish trade celebrated an early Burns Night yesterday (19th January) thanks to SLTN and Smokehead.
Fairlie scholarship finalists revealed
Six young chefs from across Scotland are in the running for this year’s Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.
Lockdown extended until mid-February
Current lockdown restrictions covering mainland Scotland and some islands are to remain in place until at least mid-February, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
New Scottish rum has a Brass Neck
The team behind a new Scottish spiced rum is gearing up to roll the spirit out in the on-trade once lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Supreme Court ruling could lead to COVID insurance payouts
Businesses could be in line for insurance payouts due to the COVID-19 pandemic following a court ruling.
Nicole will make her Mark in bourbon role
Scottish bartender Nicole Sykes has been recruited to a new role for American bourbon brand Maker’s Mark.
New hospitality development programme launches
A new hospitality development programme which seeks to develop talent to help the sector rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched
Takeaway rules tightened
Premises offering takeaway services will have to give orders to customers at a serving hatch or doorway from Saturday, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced
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