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Scottish Government announces changes to hospitality measures

The Scottish Government has announced changes to its new COVID framework which will allow hospitality premises to remain open even at level three, albeit without the sale of alcohol

New nightclub grants announced

The Scottish Government has announced new one-off grants of up to £50,000 for nightclubs that have been closed since March – but only if they have not subsequently traded as bars
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Trade groups urge caution ahead of framework vote

Hospitality trade groups have jointly written to the Scottish Government with a number of proposals for a “workable strategic framework” ahead of today’s parliamentary debate on the new ‘levels’ system for COVID-19 restrictions

Crerar progresses with Mull plans

Crerar Hotels, the independent Scottish hotels group, has announced plans for a £3 million renovation of its Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
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Scottish Government must provide clarity for hospitality

It is essential that the Scottish Government is “crystal clear” with hospitality businesses on the implementation of any new COVID measures, say trade groups

Scottish Government unveils framework for COVID restriction levels

The Scottish Government has today (October 23) published the ‘strategic framework’ spelling out the five levels of COVID restrictions it plans to introduce from November 2

Industry launches legal action against hospitality restrictions

Five of Scotland’s hospitality industry trade groups have joined forces to launch a legal action against restrictions imposed on the sector by the Scottish Government

Sunak alters Job Support Scheme ‘to make it easier for businesses to keep staff’

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced amendments to the upcoming Job Support Scheme, which will replace the Job Retention (furlough) Scheme from November
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Campaign urges government to ‘save our jobs’

A new campaign fronted by several prominent hospitality operators is aiming to raise awareness of the job losses expected when the UK-wide furlough scheme comes to an end later this month
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Groups call for greater support and co-operation

Hospitality trade groups have renewed calls for greater support and co-operation from the Scottish Government after today's announcement that the current COVID-19 restrictions will be extended

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