Pricing optimism is entirely misplaced
Despite health arguments, MUP will not reduce harmful drinking …
Fresh assault on availability
New report draws criticism from licensing lawyers …
Health’s hysteria on ads is ominous
The anti-alcohol lobby won’t be satisfied until drinkers are pariahs …
Licensing ‘needs national direction’
Alcohol Focus Scotland calls for legislation to be consolidated …
‘Passive drinking’ is a step too far
Health lobby attempts to draw children into debate is just hysteria …
Calls for a return of the ‘Tesco tax’
AFS has renewed calls for the reintroduction of the public health supplement on large retailers …
Go beyond the basics
FROM customer service to catering equipment, liquor to licensing laws, staff training is essential to many aspects of running a licensed trade business. …
Off-trade is not the only target
Health lobby is equally interested in curbing on-trade alcohol sales WHILE the Scottish licensed trade and licensing boards are being denied a review of the …
New boards must understand trade
Incoming councillors should take time to learn about the business By Dave Hunter SCOTLAND’S incoming licensing boards should take the time to learn about the …
AFS under fire from industry
ALCOHOL Focus Scotland (AFS) has been criticised by the drinks industry following the release of the charity’s latest report, which makes over 40 policy …
