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Moray restaurateurs Ruth and Barry Scott have made sure they are well positioned for the reopening of outdoor areas by utilising their secondary business to create a social distancing-friendly dining space

Scotland's first minister has said that she “would prefer” a one-metre social distance in Scotland but only if the scientific evidence and advice supports it

Food delivery services have become the ‘new normal’ for some hospitality businesses since their closure in late March due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Hospitality businesses in Glasgow have taken part in a feature video to tell customers that they miss them and that they can’t wait to reopen when the closure period is lifted

Hospitality and tourism trade groups have welcomed the announcement that Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants should be able to reopen on July 15, but have stressed that “a number of challenges” continue to face the industry as it prepares to reopen

Scotland's tourism and hospitality industry is set to reopen for business on July 15

Suntory, the Japanese drinks giant, has launched a new ‘virtual advocacy’ programme for some of its craft spirits brands

Staff at Manorview Group have launched a virtual campaign to raise funds for children’s charity When You Wish Upon a Star

The introduction of tax credits, property ‘bounce-back’ bonds and a furloughed space grant scheme have been suggested by UK Hospitality to resolve the “stalemate on rent” between landlords and hospitality businesses and allow venues to reopen without “lasting debt around their necks”

The Scottish Government has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak to make the case for ongoing support for Scotland’s tourism and hospitality industries in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the sectors