Minimum unit price revealed
THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will move ahead with its recommendation of a 50 pence minimum unit price for alcohol …
A sound new policy
The Scottish Government has backed calls to implement an ‘agent of change’ principle with immediate effect …
Budget policies are a mixed bag
Some measures welcomed but groups say uncertainties …
Trade groups call for tourist tax to be ruled out
TRADE groups have urged finance minister Derek Mackay to rule out a tourist tax once and for …
Minimum unit pricing date set
Date set for policy to come into effect …
Minimum pricing gets the green light
THE UK Supreme Court today dismissed the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) appeal of the introduction of a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol – allowing …
Trade welcomes fresh rates recommendations
Finance secretary pledges to extend cap on increases for another year …
Disappointment at lack of rates reform
THE trade has expressed disappointment at the lack of reform suggested by the Barclay review of the business rates …
Rates biggest worry for trade
Barclay group’s recommendations delayed until August …
