Current COVID-19 restrictions extended for another week
The current trading restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government will continue for another week, the first minister has confirmed
£40 million grant scheme is ‘totally derisory’
Trade organisation the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG) has blasted the Scottish Government’s most recent grant scheme, which opened for applications today (October 20), saying the scheme is “totally derisory for our sector”
Mercat’s munchies for pooches
An East Lothian bar and restaurant is doing its part for the area’s four-legged friends with a new takeaway offer for dogs
Grant applications go live today (October 20)
Applications for the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Restrictions and Hardship grants go live on local authority websites today (October 20)
The Ben joins forces with Breathing Space
Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben has joined forces with Breathing Space to bring its free and confidential listening and advice service to the trade
William Grant rides out for the trade
Teams from William Grant & Sons will be battling it out this weekend in a virtual cycling race in aid of charity
Call for further Scottish Government support to keep hospitality sector alive
The Scottish Government must go further to support the country’s hospitality businesses if it is to have “any hope of keeping businesses alive and jobs safe”, according to UK Hospitality
Applications for new grants scheme to go live on October 20
Applications for the new Scottish Government grant scheme will open on Tuesday October 20
Whyte & Mackay goes to the ends of the earth for charity
Employees of Whyte & Mackay have clocked up more than 50,000 miles in aid of charity this year, raising £114,841 in the process
Sky and BT suspend full billing
Broadcasters Sky and BT have both announced that they will suspend full billing for premises in the central belt of Scotland that have been forced to close due to the current COVID-19 restrictions
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