C&C launches online training programme
C&C Group, the parent company of Tennent’s and Magners, has launched a new online training service.
MSPs set up cross-party beer and pubs group
A cross-party beer and pubs group has been established by Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Restrictions end and clubs reopen on 24th January
Scottish pubs and bars will be able to drop table service and physical distancing requirements, and nightclubs able to reopen, from next Monday (24th January).
Brewer Gunns for Glasgow
Innis & Gunn, the Scottish brewer and bar operator, is to open a second venue in Glasgow this year.
Third of tourism and hospitality businesses could fail
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has warned that as many as one in three Scottish tourism and hospitality businesses could fail this year if the sector doesn't receive greater support from government.
Star reduces rent by 30%
Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned pub company, has announced that it will reduce rent for its Scottish tenants and lessees for the duration of any COVID restrictions.
Cru moves into The White House
Cru Holdings, the SLTN Award-winning hospitality group, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of Inverness bar and restaurant The White House.
New management for the Grosvenor
The Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel is under new management as the hotel changes its name from the Hilton Grosvenor.
‘No justification’ for ongoing restrictions
Hospitality trade groups have blasted the Scottish Government’s decision to keep trading restrictions in place for at least another week, saying there is “no justification” for the ongoing measures.
Restrictions remain until at least 24th January
Physical distancing between groups and a requirement for table service will remain in place in hospitality venues until at least 24th January, the first minister has announced.
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