Scottish Government urged to recognise ‘vital role’ of hospitality sector in curbing COVID

The Scottish Government has been urged to recognise the ‘vital role’ of Scotland’s hospitality sector in helping curb the spread of COVID-19
Tommy and Jacqueline Fox of The Barrelman Dundee

Star Pubs & Bars to fund BII membership for lessees

Star Pubs & Bars is to fund membership of trade group the BII for its lessees in a bid to give them access to more services and support to help them operate in the ‘new normal’
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Campaign launched to end background music ban

Operators have backed a new campaign calling for an end to the background music ban in Scotland’s pubs and restaurants
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No drinking up time as ‘curfew’ goes live

The Scottish Government has confirmed premises must close their doors at 10pm from tonight, with no drinking up time
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Support Scheme isn’t enough, say trade groups

Hospitality trade groups have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide greater, sector-specific support for the industry after warning that his most recent package of economic measures doesn’t go far enough

Chancellor announces new Jobs Support Scheme

The UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme is to be replaced by a new Jobs Support Scheme from November, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced
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Curfew will be “last straw for many businesses”

The 10pm curfew for hospitality venues will “devastate” the sector and “be the last straw for many businesses”, say trade groups

Coronavirus: hospitality curfew to see venues shut at 10pm

Scotland's pubs, bars and restaurants will have to close at 10pm every night from this Friday (September 25) under new COVID-19 measures introduced by the Scottish Government
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Jamaican rum returns to Scottish shores

Ian Macleod Distillers is celebrating the addition of the first flavoured rum to its portfolio with the installation of a pop-up rum shack on Camusdarach beach on Scotland's west coast
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Barolo opens its doors to reveal new look 

The DRG has reopened its Barolo restaurant in Glasgow today (September 17) following an extensive refurbishment

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