Scrapping of excessive PLH ‘ban’ is good news
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
‘Carnage’, ‘meltdown’, ‘timebomb’ – just some of the words used as the inaugural deadlines for personal licence holder refresher training approached...
Stage almost set for the trade night of the year
In just three weeks’ time, we will celebrate the brightest stars in the Scottish trade
Time to give trade support
Comment By Gillian McKenzie
TWELVE months ago in this column I wrote that as years go 2015 must be among the most challenging for the...
Incoming government must step up for the trade
By Gillian McKenzie
A PINT has never tasted so good!
After another four-month lockdown, hospitality businesses got the green light to start reopening from 26th April.
It...
Trade initiatives giving youth a chance
By Gillian McKenzie
YOUNG people have long played an important role in the workforce of Scotland’s licensed trade.
But while working in a bar or restaurant...
SLTN ready to reveal this year’s trade stars
Seven months after we launched our annual search for the best in the business, we’re just seven days away from revealing the winners of this year’s SLTN Awards.
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...
PLH renewal must be new year priority
Like most years before it, 2018 has brought its fair share of challenges for the trade
Rates hikes could be final straw
Comment by Gillian McKenzie
Talk about kicking the trade when it’s down...
As the draft rateable values which will determine Scotland’s business rates for at least...
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...