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PUBS and clubs will be able to accept military ID cards, EU national identity cards and biometric residency permits as proof of age from October 1. The Scottish Government confirmed plans to extend the range of identification documents which can be accepted by someone selling age restricted products, including alcohol. The move will see military ID cards, EU national identity cards and biometric residency permits join passports, EU photocard driving licences and PASS cards as acceptable forms of proof of age.

New business resource is launched ENVIRONMENTAL organisation Zero Waste Scotland has launched a new online facility for food and drink businesses to help them cope...

A NEW campaign calling for the chancellor to freeze alcohol duty and scrap the controversial ‘escalator’ at this month’s Budget has been backed by trade and business groups. The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), and the Forum of Private Business (FPB) have welcomed the Mash Beer Tax campaign, launched by the Tax Payers’ Alliance, which has seen thousands of beer mats highlighting alcohol duty levels distributed to pubs across the UK.

SLTN is set to welcome a brand new columnist in the shape of Ken Duncan, head brewer at Inveralmond Brewery in Perth. Launching in the...

THE Scottish Government has unveiled new training requirements for the Personal Licence Holders (PLH) qualification. The new training spec, developed by sector skills council...

SUTHERLAND Brothers has been named the best delivered wholesaler to the Scottish on-trade at this year’s Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards. The family-owned company, based in...

THE craft beer sector in the UK is going from strength to strength, according to a new report from the Society of Independent Brewers...

RECENTLY-launched Northern Irish cider brand MacIvors has secured a listing with Scottish pub firm the Shilling Group. Under the deal, Shilling Group is stocking...

DIAGEO has launched a new range of flavoured gins under its Gordon’s brand. Gordon’s Crisp Cucumber is a blend of the original London Dry gin...

MOLSON Coors has joined forces with pub company Punch Taverns to offer landlords a 30% discount on Sky Sports subscriptions. All existing Sky Ultimate...