Scotland

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...

14 Jun 2023

Scotland Deposit Return Scheme Update

The saga of the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme continues but we believe everyone will be relieved to hear that the scheme is now delayed until at least October 2025. Due to the rules on deregulation between the 2 jurisdictions of Wes...

06 Jun 2023

Scottish Police Campaign to Crack Down on Adults Buying Alcohol for Under 18 Year Olds

Police Scotland has announced a crackdown on Adults illegally purchasing alcohol for Minors. The Campaign launched this month across Scotland is called “It’ll cost you”. It is aimed at preventing proxy purchases, which is where ...