An extra hour for Her Maj?
SCOTTISH pubs should be granted extra trading hours for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this June, the SBPA has said. The trade group has asked licensing boards …
Why quality care leads to profits
IT might be among the least glamorous aspects of running a pub, but it remains one of the most important. Beer dispense experts told SLTN last week that …
Report bolsters price argument
MINIMUM pricing received a further boost last week when the University of Sheffield published an updated report on the impact the legislation would have. The …
Should fans enjoy a pint at the game?
The recent call by Partick Thistle for football clubs to be allowed to serve beer is worth investigating, writes solicitor Stephen McGowan LATE last year, …
Time to spring clean your list?
AS operators use the early weeks of a new year to review their business, it’s fair to suggest some will be looking at their wine offer. With wholesalers now …
Price rise leaves trade wary over next move
THE new year was only days old when, in keeping with tradition, pubs were told they were going to have to pay a wee bit more for some of the country’s …
Help trade with anti-bigotry laws
THE Scottish Government has been urged to give pubs clear guidance on enforcing new anti-bigotry legislation. The Offensive Behaviour at Football and …
Retailers slam off-sales cap
Edinburgh licensing board consults on overprovision. Retailers have slammed proposals to cap the number of off-sales in Edinburgh, claiming it could hit jobs …
Score draw as both sides claim copyright victory
SKY and the Premier League were declaring victory after last week’s High Court ruling on how UK copyright law relates to the use of European satellite …
Members’ club moves up a level
THE firm behind Glasgow private members’ club 29 has taken the venue to another level with the launch of a new events space. Located on the top floor of the …
