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Collection of customers details to be made mandatory and new statutory guidance for indoor hospitality venues to be introduced. As…

First Minister imposes lockdown in Aberdeen. Following an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Aberdeen, local restrictions on travel, indoor…

Aberdeen City Council’s Licensing Board caps Annual Licensing Fees for the On-trade. Scotland’s original, independent brewery launches crowdfunding campaign based…

The Scottish Government is putting in place two new funding packages worth £15 million to support the tourism sector as…

Covid-19 Supplementary Q&A for the Hospitality Sector The Scottish Government has produced a Question and Answer document aimed at providing…

Update on decision by Scottish Government Ministers regarding the use of gaming machines. Following further consideration and health advice the…

Good Luck Message from the SLTA President As many of us are set to reopen our business tomorrow, I thought…

Scottish Alcohol Industry Launches New Confidence and Responsibility Campaign. Getting customers safely back into Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants is…

The Scottish Government has today published updated guidance on 2m to 1m exemptions for the hospitality industry. New 'Eat Out…

Scotland will officially move to Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced earlier…

SLTA response to the Chancellor’s Summer Statement. The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decision to…

New Guidance issued on Data Collection of Customers Details. Last night the Scottish Government updated the current overall sector guidance…

The Scottish Government has announced an update on the approach to physical distancing as well as data collection of customer…

SLTA response to First Minister’s announcement on reduction of Social Distancing Parameters for the Hospitality Industry. In response to the…

Scottish Government – Guidance on the use of Toilets. Flow launch online training modules to support reopening. Suggestion of quarantine…

“We're Good to Go" industry standard and supporting mark for UK tourism. Scottish Government’s Updated Route Map. Ongoing Support for…

SLTA’s Response to First Minster’s Relaxation of Rules for Pubs and Hospitality Sector. Key Changes to the Job Retention Scheme…

The Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations checklist has now…

The announcement by the First Minister that outdoor areas in Scotland’s pubs and bars are to remain closed was met…

More than 23,600 hospitality jobs on the line if social distancing guidelines are not re-examined. 1m vs 2m - the…

Hospitality and Tourism Industry to re-open on the 15th July (dependent on public health advice). Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Fergus Ewing,…

Finance Minister, Kate Forbes, announces the end of Small Business Grant and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Schemes. Financial Conduct Authority…

Scotland’s Tourism Industry asks Scottish Government to review Social Distancing Parameters. In a joint letter to the Cabinet Secretary for…

As part of the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday he confirmed the changes that would be made to the Furlough Scheme…

Being allowed by Government to open outdoor areas won’t be the saviour of our pubs, bars and restaurants. Following the…

Plight of Hospitality and Tourism Businesses will not be overshadowed by focus on Scotland's Route Map out of the Crisis.…

SLTA again pleads with Scottish Government to give direct grant aid support to the hospitality sector with an RV >£51K. …

The First Minister announced today the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 – Framework for Decision Making and Scotland’s Route Map Through and Out…

Over 1000 highland hoteliers and tourism businesses urge the First Minister for clarity of direction and support in coming out…

The SLTA has been assured that exit strategies for coming out of lock down will be decided by Scottish Government…

Coronavirus job retention scheme continuing until the end of October. New study to examine policy options for reopening pubs restaurants…

SLTA pushes the Pub Code adjudicator to take action now. Road map for easing lock down – SLTA wish list. Additional…

SLTA joins calls for more Government support. Covid-19 Scottish Businesses Impact Survey Report. Economic outlook for Scotland and the UK…

Applications open for lifeline support schemes A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses…

Meeting with Cabinet Secretary, Fergus Ewing. New 100% Government backed loan scheme for small businesses. Scottish Government deposit return scheme…

Scottish Government publishes framework for decision making. Trade bodies meet with Scottish Government Tourism Minister. Covid-19 business grants must be…

Scottish Government further grant funding still not focusing on all those most in need. Further to the Scottish Government’s announcement…

Further update on covid-19 job retention scheme. Holyrood’s economy committee issues call for views from Scottish businesses and workers. HIT Scotland…

Earlier this morning the Scottish Government announced around £220 million of further grants are being made available for businesses -…

The Drinks Trust COVID-19 financial relief fund deadline extended until 7pm today. Updated guidance also released on Coronavirus Job Retention…

HMRC want to help you get ready to make a claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Companies House announces…

Alan Russell, owner of the famous Longniddry Inn, in East Lothian, and a stalwart for the industry for more 38…

The SLTA raises continuing issues over COVID-19 emergency funding with the Scottish Government.  Yesterday a group of 30 trade bodies, including the…

Stephen Montgomery, owner of the Townhead Hotel in Lockerbie, and his partner Jan, have recently teamed up with the Aberlour…

Advice and support for food businesses who are introducing food takeaway and delivery services . ScotHot introduce Montgomery Group Webinar…

Hoteliers perspective on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. HMRC also issue updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in…

Relief Fund launched today by The Ben and The Drinks Trust for those who have lost their income. Emergency legislation…

Even in these extremely difficult times for us all, Scotland’s pubs and bars continue to provide support for Charities and…

Easier access to business interruption loans announced and HMRC VAT – cancel your direct debit EASIER ACCESS TO BUSINESS INTERUPTION…

Updates on Business Grants, National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increases, SKY TV Charges, Beer Ullage Actions and STERG…