Scottish Government draws fire for party postponement advice
The Scottish Government has drawn fire for encouraging people to cancel Christmas parties – or at least defer them until the new year – without offering any support to affected businesses.
Trade slams return of rates bills
Trade groups have hit out at the Scottish Government’s decision to resume business rates bills for hospitality businesses from April 2022.
Rates relief at 50% for three months in Scottish Budget
Hospitality businesses will receive 50% rates relief for the first three months of the 2022/23 tax year, the Scottish finance secretary has announced.
Giving back in festive fashion
The spirit of giving is alive and well this month with Brewgooder, the ethical Scottish brewer, joining forces with charitable café chain Social Bite for a festive campaign.
Wild move for El Perro Negro
Glasgow burger bar El Perro Negro has expanded into Edinburgh with the opening of an outlet in the city’s St James Quarter development.
Negative tests incorporated in passport scheme from today
Premises operating under the Scottish Government’s vaccine passport scheme are able to accept proof of a negative lateral flow test as an alternative to proof of vaccination from today (6th December).
Short-term lets laws will go live next year
Scotland's councils will have to have a licensing system for short-term lets in place by October of next year, under legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament.
Open Arms in Eaglesham
An East Renfrewshire hotel has significantly expanded its capacity with the addition of a new outdoor area after receiving assistance from Business Gateway.
Hotels group in multi-million refurb pledge
Scottish hotels group Crerar has announced plans to invest £4.5 million across three of its properties – bringing the total investment in its estate over the past year to £10m.Â
A full plate of policies
Changes on food policy are coming, so it’s more important than ever that the industry works together, writes Leon Thompson of UK Hospitality Scotland.
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