Scotland

05 Jun 2024

King Charles III - New banknotes come into circulation

As we’ve previously reported new banknotes for £5, £10, £20 and £50 denominations have today (Wednesday 5th June 2024) entered circulation featuring a portrait of King Charles III. No other changes to the existing de...

08 Feb 2024

Scotland: MUP to be set at 65p per unit

We refer to our news item earlier this week on the leaked new level of minimum unit pricing in Scotland. The rumour machine on this occasion was right, the Deputy First Minister Shona Robison announced the plan on Thursday in a statement to Holyr...

06 Feb 2024

Scottish Minimum Unit Pricing - Update

Following the end of the consultation by the Scottish executive as to the continuation or modification of minimum unit pricing in Scotland there are strong rumours as to the new level. It is being widely leaked that there will be an increase in t...

10 Nov 2023

Edinburgh Licensing Board plans to reduce Festive Trading Hours

Proposals by the Edinburgh Licensing Board could see the extended festive hours cut. Under the current Edinburgh Licensing Board policy, Licensed venues in the city are currently able to operate for two additional hours between 18 December and 13 ...

27 Sep 2023

Summary of the Scottish Government's Findings on the Impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for Alcohol

The Scottish government have released their findings following the consultation on of the operation and effect of the minimum pricing provisions during the first five years of the provisions under the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 ...

30 Jun 2023

Scotland Report on Impact of Hospitality

The Fraser of Allander Institute has released a report on the future of hospitality in Scotland. The report highlights the importance of the hospitality sector to the Scottish economy but also notes that workers in the sector are often underpaid a...