Scotland
Pubwatch and Best Bar None to help independent licensees and operators
National Pubwatch and Best Bar None have joined forces to help independent licensees and operators to reduce alcohol-related crime and run their venues safely. With the Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed and the late-night market beginning to re...
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National Hospitality Day 18th September 2021
The 18th September is the first National Hospitality Day, the day has two purposes. Firstly, to celebrate “the UK’s dynamic and resilient restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars, along with the suppliers that support them”. But also...
Covid 19 - Scotland Beyond Level 0
The First Minister announced yesterday the move to Beyond Level 0 on the 9th August. The First Minister confirmed that the move Beyond Level 0 will mean that the legal requirement for physical distancing and limits to the size of social gathering...
Covid 19 Scotland - Restrictions Easing from 19th July
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spoke today and said the planned easing which will go ahead on the 19th July had to be modified in view of the high transmission rates which Scotland has experienced. We therefore have a sub step in the easing p...
Changes in Scottish Policy
The Scottish Government is advising operators who took advantage of a ‘relaxation’ in planning and building rules for outdoor areas to apply for consent as the ‘grace period’ ends in September 2021. The measures introduced ...
Scotland - Euros - Scotland out but let the party continue
The Scottish executive has written to the Hospitality Trade Sector bodies to confirm a dispensation against the curfew times to stay open later to show European Championship matches that go to extra-time. Venues in council areas under level 2 of ...
Right to Work | Guidance & Licensing Forms Updated | 1st July 2021
Following the UK’s formal departure from the European Union on 31 December 2020 and a grace period of six-months (until 30 June 2021) during which relevant aspects of free movement law were saved, EEA citizens and their family members ...