Training timebomb is still ticking
IT has all the makings of a perfect storm... another one.
Now that the inaugural refresher training deadlines for the first ‘batch’ of personal licence...
Committee listens to Bill concerns
It remains to be seen if issues around overprovision, clubs and transfers are addressed, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan
THE Local Government and Regeneration Committee...
Tourism industry’s cup runneth over already
THE draw of major events and the resulting benefits for Scotland’s hospitality industry and licensed trade were underlined again last week with the news...
Operators deserve moment in spotlight
SCOTLAND’S public transport and roads network were well-used by the SLTN team over the summer as we travelled the length and breadth of the...
Prepare for second round of food rules
From 2016 regulations kick in for venues producing 5kg of food waste. Ensure you’re ready, writes Iain Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland
LAST January we...
Health report highlights alcohol pricing gulf
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
It seems barely a week goes by without the publication of a report about alcohol.
Last week it was the turn of...
New limit driving pubs to the edge
By Gillian McKenzie
IT had been in place for a little over a week but it was already making its mark on the trade.
Operators I...
Did indyref hurt Scotland’s appeal?
Country must continue to attract the international talent pool businesses require, writes recruitment specialist Louise Gibson
THERE was a perceptible air of angst and anticipation...
Huge career opportunity is there for the taking
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
IT will come as no surprise that business rates has dominated almost every conversation I’ve had with operators since the start...
You turn if you want to
SO the UK government has U-turned on minimum pricing, shelving proposals to introduce a 45p a unit price in England and Wales.
Crime prevention minister...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
