Legal landslide is burying the trade
It’s become part of the landscape of running a licensed premises in Scotland: when it comes to licensing law, the only constant is change.
The...
The only way is up for minimum price
Architects of MUP will double down when they should fold
Don’t fall into the offences trap
Past convictions can be a sticking point in applications
Age policy presents further challenges
Operators are entitled to the same rights under the law as everyone else
IF some of the many changes made to licensing law over the...
Overprovision is still a minefield
Recent Aldi decision in Dundee serves as a warning to other boards
Two years ago, Dundee licensing board carried out an overprovision consultation exercise and...
Alcohol arguments are a familiar story
Campaigns bear more than a passing resemblance to anti-tobacco tactics
There are several licensing steps to take before opening a venue
You’re about to take a big step on the hospitality ladder: acquiring your own business ... and a close look at the premises licence is the first step towards maximising trading opportunities.
Trade braced for further reform
Increased regulation and bureaucracy putting pressure on operators, lawyers say
SCOTLAND’S licensed trade is facing its third piece of legislation since the 2005 Act came...
How will the trade comply with MUP?
The devil’s in the details in terms of enforcement and compliance
Stay correct on Test and Protect
It looks like a very straightforward requirement. Hospitality businesses are now under a legal obligation to collect customers’ contact details to support the NHS Test and Protect service