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THE Wine and Spirit Trade Association is the latest trade group to appeal for the alcohol duty escalator to be scrapped. The organisation, which represents more than 300 companies in the wine and spirits industry, met with economic secretary to the treasury, Sajid Javid, earlier this month to put forward its argument for removing the escalator, which increases duty by 2% above the rate of inflation each year.

HEINEKEN is aiming to capitalise on anticipated growth in the mid-strength category with the launch of a new 2% ABV beer. Foster’s Radler, which comes...

Trade administrations drop to lowest rate in five years, new survey claims A SIGNIFICANT fall in business failures last year has sparked hopes that the...

Maclay says it’s ‘business as usual’ at seven outlets it manages A PUB company that owns seven outlets managed by Alloa-based Maclay Inns is up...

CATERING for a broad clientele – at all times of the day – was the key objective with the menus at La Vita’s Piccolino...

PUBS and clubs across Scotland that show live sport should ensure they have the correct documentation in place. TV Licensing has reminded operators they must...

RODENT and pest infestations can make or break a pub or restaurant’s reputation. With the recent cold snap and snow continuing to grip parts...

THE British Hospitality Association and industry training and skills body Springboard will stage a summit in Edinburgh next week to highlight the importance of...

HEINEKEN has appointed a new managing director for its UK business. David Forde, currently MD for Heineken in Ireland, will take up the post in...

SCOTLAND’S safest venues are set to go head to head in the third national Best Bar None Awards next month. Premises which have come out...