Coronavirus: at least three weeks notice needed to reopen
The pub sector needs an “absolute minimum” of three weeks to prepare for reopening after the current lockdown, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA)
Edinburgh bars group kicks off Delayed Drinks voucher initiative
The Glenmorangie Company has joined forces with the group behind Edinburgh’s Bramble, The Last Word and Lucky Liquor bars to launch a new drinks voucher initiative
Coronavirus: Online platform to bolster hospitality businesses goes live
A new website connecting small businesses to customers during the coronavirus “lockdown” period has been launched by students at Edinburgh University
Coronavirus: Pubco rent reviews postponed
Pub companies in Scotland which operate under the terms of the voluntary Tenanted and Leased Code of Practice have suspended rent review negotiations while pubs are closed during the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus: Greene King announces ‘support fund’ for tenants
Pub Company Greene King, owner of Belhaven, has written to its tied tenants to inform them of a new Partner Support Fund to help them during the COVID-19 shutdown
Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme to go live on Monday April 20
The UK Government has contacted employers to confirm that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will go live on Monday, April 20
Coronavirus: Crieff Hydro family tunes up again for Clap For Our Carers
The skirl of the pipes will be heard in the grounds of Crieff Hydro and beyond again tonight as the family behind the business continues to show its support for NHS workers and carers
Coronavirus: furlough extension welcomed
The UK Government’s decision to extend its Job Retention Scheme to employees hired on or before March 19 has been welcomed by trade group UK Hospitality
Coronavirus: trade groups broadly welcome grant extension but say scheme remains unfair
Renewed calls for Scottish Government to offer parity with England and address £51,000 rateable value cap
Coronavirus: online security seminar for business owners
An online ‘webinar’ to help business owners keep their premises secure during the COVID-19 shutdown will be held tomorrow (April 16)
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