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MSPs back ‘general principles’ of pubs code Bill

A Scottish pubs code came a step closer last night (November 26) when MSPs voted to progress proposed legislation to the next stage

Bars and restaurants to trade under levels restrictions over Christmas

Bars and restaurants across Scotland will be required to trade under levels restrictions in place in their council area at the time over the festive period

When the music came back

The return of live music to Inverness venue The Ironworks this month was an emotional experience, according to owner Caroline Campbell

Trade groups’ coronavirus legal action will continue

A consortium of five hospitality trade groups is to continue with its legal challenge of Scottish Government coronavirus restrictions

No change to COVID restrictions levels this week

There is to be no change to the current coronavirus restriction levels in place in Scotland’s local authority areas this week – apart from East Lothian, which moved from level three to level two today, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said

The Adamson gives thanks

St Andrews bar and restaurant The Adamson is embracing a US tradition this week as it launches its new home delivery offer

HIT awards trophy to a Prime individual

Industry charity HIT Scotland has named Christopher Campbell, managing director of Campbells Prime Meat, as the recipient of its Industry Award
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Hospitality guidance updated as level changes and ‘travel ban’ kick in

The Scottish Government has updated its hospitality sector guidance as the travel ‘ban kicks in and 11 council areas in west central Scotland move into level four restrictions from 6pm tonight (Friday November 20)

Petition calls on Scottish Government to ‘tweak the tiers’

A petition calling on the Scottish Government to ‘tweak the tiers’ has been launched by trade organisation the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG)
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Calls for urgent support as restrictions hammer hospitality businesses

Urgent support that goes “way beyond what is currently on offer” is needed for hospitality businesses as new figures show most pub and hospitality businesses will trade at a loss or be unviable under level three and four coronavirus restrictions

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