Expect to see King Charles III banknotes enter circulation this summer
The Bank of England this week unveiled updated versions of the four established polymer banknote denominations - £5, £10, £20 and £50 – all now bearing the King’s likeness on the front
Cross party MPs call on Chancellor to throw hospitality a VAT lifeline
Following on from a Westminster Hall debate chaired by Stirling MP Alyn Smith, a cross party group of MPs this week signed a letter to Hunt strongly supporting an immediate VAT cut for hospitality.
Greene King Pub Partners unveils new wet-led ‘Nest Pubs’ franchise
People with pub management or assistant pub management experience will be able to get the keys to their own Nest Pub for just £3000, including agreement fees, inductions and training.
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue gets a wee heart-starter from Tomintoul
One of the busiest mountain rescue teams in Britain, CMRT's 40 trained volunteers give their time freely to help injured or lost persons in and around the Cairngorm Mountains.
Cash strapped hospitality businesses beg the Exchequer for VAT rate cut
A survey conducted for UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster found that a quarter of UK venues have no cash reserves.
Nico Simeone prepares to open his first cocktail bar ‘Somewhere’ on Byres Rd
The chef’s plan for the concept bar is to offer a creative six-course cocktail experience served alongside a new themed food pairing, both of which will rotate every six weeks.
Scottish Gin needs Geographical Indication scheme protection
STRICT rules over the geographical origin of Scotch Whisky have long underpinned its global reputation, and protected its producers – but Scotland’s burgeoning gin industry enjoys no such protections, leaving it vulnerable to imitation.
Bartending BAFTAs gather Glasgow’s best for praise and partying
HEADLINE winners at this annual awards bash – now in its third year - were Redmond’s of Dennistoun, declared best pub; Jack’s Bar @ Dakota Hotel which was named as best bar; and Tabac, which fielded the best bar team.
Crerar Hotels bolsters its marketing team in preparation for growth
CRERAR'S three new team members will be working with the award-winning group's marketing director, Alison MacLeod, who has been there since 2021, steering it through repositioning and multi-million-pound refurbishments and upgrades.
Attack of the clones! Blumenthal highlights threat of identity fraud
FRAUDSTERS are regularly using the names and reputations of legitimate restaurant businesses to register fake companies, set up bank accounts and apply for finance – and the authorities’ response to the problem is painfully slow.
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