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Immigration clampdown will worsen hospitality labour shortages

There were 8500 hospitality visas issued last year, which helped bring in talented chefs and venue managers of the future. Around 95% of those would no longer be eligible under the Home Office plans.

Innis & Gunn closes out a year of sponsorships with a Christmas takeover

As official beer sponsor of Edinburgh Christmas, Innis & Gunn’s beers are being served at four sites - East Princes Street Gardens, West Princes Street Gardens, George Street and St Andrew Square. 

Coca-Cola is sparing no expense with its festive point-of-sale kits

Alongside the kits, the company is also running a promotion giving pub customers the chance to win a trip to Lapland by scanning QR codes on Coca-Cola Original and Coca-Cola Zero. 

Roadside breath testing is a festive tradition the Police won’t neglect

Last year Police carried out 3049 roadside tests in December, with 722 drivers detected for drink or drug offences, meaning that nearly one in four drivers were found to be over the limit.

Johnnie Walker Princes Street named ‘World’s Leading Spirit Experience’

The brand’s flagship visitor centre, created as part of Diageo’s £185million investment in Scotch whisky experiences, opened its doors in Edinburgh in September 2021

Give your festive season staff the power to pour a perfect pint

Birra Moretti has launched its Pint Perfection Platform – a step-by-step guide to give publicans and staff the confidence to serve the perfect pint, every time

Stout wars – challengers battle for a bigger share of the dark side

There’s a lot of smaller players active in the stout market, but 97% of the total category volume sold is on draught, and the vast majority of that is Guinness.

Dining in the dark at The Duke’s Umbrella for Guide Dogs Scotland 

The experience immerses diners in different tastes, sounds and smells whilst completely blindfolded - and raising money and awareness for the disability charity.

Edinburgh Licensing Board votes to change festive trading policy

After debating various options – including removing the additional hours altogether – the board decided to adopt a ‘flexible’ approach to its festive hours policy.

Alcohol marketing clampdown to be ‘narrower’ after opposition

The vast majority of individuals and organisations with links to the alcohol industry thought the proposals would not reduce alcohol consumption or alcohol harm

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