• Gavin Patterson, chief executive of BT Retail, at the launch of BT Sport.

BT Sport offers early pub deal

Subscribers before July 1 will benefit from cheaper rates BT Sport has launched its commercial TV package with a special ‘early bird’ offer for licensed...
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VAT cut could add jobs, report says

Licensed trade in line to benefit most from a lower rate A SIGNIFICANT cut in the VAT rate for food and drink could help create...
MACLAY Inns has continued its expansion drive with the acquisition of its first bar in Glasgow city centre.

Maclay snaps up Glasgow pub

City centre outlet to relaunch in August following revamp MACLAY Inns has continued its expansion drive with the acquisition of its first bar in Glasgow...
THE peat bogs of Islay are to be honoured in a new single malt from island distiller Ardbeg.

Distillery launches malt for peat’s sake

Limited edition whisky to be released at special event on Islay THE peat bogs of Islay are to be honoured in a new single malt...
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Trade fears at pricing delay

FURTHER delays to the implementation of minimum pricing could prompt the Scottish Government to consider alternative measures to tackle alcohol misuse which could have...
Sunday pub hours under spotlight

Sunday pub hours under spotlight

Pressure on boards mounts as Edinburgh adopts 11am opening time By Dave Hunter PRESSURE is mounting on Scotland’s licensing boards to review their policies on Sunday...
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Wetherspoon gets green light in Stirling

JD Wetherspoon has been given the green light for its planned pub in Stirling after fellow pubco Greene King sought a judicial review of...
TV personality and drinks writer Olly Smith hosted a tasting of the new malt.

Tamdhu relaunched with new single malt

Ian Macleod Distillers releases ten year old Speyside whisky IAN Macleod Distillers has launched the first single malt from Tamdhu since its acquisition of the...
FOUR new expressions of single malt The Macallan have been launched

The Macallan shows its true colours

FOUR new expressions of single malt The Macallan have been launched. The 1824 series includes Gold, Amber, Sienna and Ruby expressions, so-called to reflect the...
INVERALMOND Brewery aims to boost production efficiency thanks to a new kegging line.

Inveralmond in efficiency drive

INVERALMOND Brewery aims to boost production efficiency thanks to a new kegging line. The Perth-based brewer, whose beers include Ossian and Lia Fail, bought the...

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