Budget policies are a mixed bag
Some measures welcomed but groups say uncertainties remain
Trade groups call for tourist tax to be ruled out
TRADE groups have urged finance minister Derek Mackay to rule out a tourist tax once and for all.
Graduates are ready to go to work
A GROUP of young unemployed people from Glasgow have graduated from Diageo’s Learning for Life training programme
Recruit’s starring role at pub company
STAR Pubs & Bars has appointed Mark Teed as its new food strategy and implementation manager.
MUP consultation is now underway
THE Scottish Government has launched its consultation on the proposed 50p price per unit of alcohol
Highland venue could go global
Radio host opens crowdfunded bar in Inverness, with more in pipeline
Biggar hearts have prevailed at hotel
THE team at Cornhill Castle hotel near Biggar in South Lanarkshire has raised over £2500 for charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.
Beer and pies central to new Glasgow bar
A NEW venue specialising in craft beer and handmade pies has opened in Glasgow city centre.
Capital hotel levy under fire
Edinburgh council proposes tax on visitors to the city
‘Robust’ year for property sector
Optimism ahead of 2018 after market enjoys a “bumper” spell
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