Stakes high in playing with fire
THE recent conclusions of the Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the Rosepark Care Home fire disaster in Lanarkshire gave a timely reminder to operators...
It’s vital that you stick to the plan
Departing from an operating plan can land a business in hot water
Not all required to comply with MUP
Some sources of alcohol are beyond minimum unit pricing’s reach
Off-trade is not the only target
Health lobby is equally interested in curbing on-trade alcohol sales
WHILE the Scottish licensed trade and licensing boards are being denied a review of the...
Don’t run the risk of losing your licence
If a personal licence expires there’s a potential for disaster
Latest TV licence might not be last
Further copyright collection agencies may materialise
Know the score on drinks promos
Some deals are acceptable under law, others are a step too far
It’s a full five years since the first controls on alcohol promotions were...
Yet more change is on the horizon
Forthcoming Licensing Bill set to bring raft of amendments
THE Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 was long past its sell-by date.
It had failed to keep...
An eye for detail aids compliance
Regular checks offer pitfall protection, lawyers say
No publican wants to get on the wrong side of their local licensing board, but the sheer volume...
Long arm of the law tightens grip on trade
THE raft of new alcohol and licensing legislation introduced in recent years has led to increased red tape, financial strain and confusion for the...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
