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Join Ed Beam and SLTN for a dram

As the nights draw in and thoughts turn to winter serves, Edrington-Beam Suntory has joined forces with SLTN to stage a special virtual whisky tasting for the trade

Scottish trade taking biggest hit in UK, says SLTA

Scotland's bars and restaurants are taking the biggest hit in UK following the implementation of the 10pm ‘curfew’, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has said
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Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Café unveils new look

Glasgow's Kelvingrove Café has reopened with a new look designed to showcase the building’s original architecture

Scottish Government urged to recognise ‘vital role’ of hospitality sector in curbing COVID

The Scottish Government has been urged to recognise the ‘vital role’ of Scotland’s hospitality sector in helping curb the spread of COVID-19
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Star Pubs & Bars to fund BII membership for lessees

Star Pubs & Bars is to fund membership of trade group the BII for its lessees in a bid to give them access to more services and support to help them operate in the ‘new normal’
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Campaign launched to end background music ban

Operators have backed a new campaign calling for an end to the background music ban in Scotland’s pubs and restaurants
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No drinking up time as ‘curfew’ goes live

The Scottish Government has confirmed premises must close their doors at 10pm from tonight, with no drinking up time
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Support Scheme isn’t enough, say trade groups

Hospitality trade groups have urged chancellor Rishi Sunak to provide greater, sector-specific support for the industry after warning that his most recent package of economic measures doesn’t go far enough

Chancellor announces new Jobs Support Scheme

The UK Government’s Job Retention Scheme is to be replaced by a new Jobs Support Scheme from November, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced
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Curfew will be “last straw for many businesses”

The 10pm curfew for hospitality venues will “devastate” the sector and “be the last straw for many businesses”, say trade groups

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