Scotland
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Gambling Commission Applications
The Gambling Commission have published an update on their website about how they are working during the current lockdown. Although the Commission officers are now working from home, in line with government guidance, work is still being undertaken...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Government launch WhatsApp Service
The Government launched on Wednesday a new Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp. The new free service aims to provide official, trustworthy and timely information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), and will further reduce the burden ...
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Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scottish Government issue advice
On Wednesday 25th March, the Scottish Government issued guidance for leisure and retail businesses who are subject to closure. This follows closely advice already published by the UK Government. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, s...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scottish Closures
As previously reported the Westminster Government introduced emergency measures on Saturday afternoon which compelled a number of classes of premises to close immediately, including pubs. These regulations only apply in England as the legislation...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Latest Government Announcements.
On Friday evening a seismic, but not unexpected, announcement was made by the Prime Minister in his daily evening press conference. Prime Minister Johnson announced that cafes, pubs and restaurants should close with effect from Friday e...
Coronavirus – Euro 2020 / Sporting Updates
It has been reported today that Euro 2020 will be postponed according to multiple European football associations, likely to be signed off by UEFA later today. In addition, broadcasters Sky and BT have been reported to announce they will suspend b...
Potential Impact of Coronavirus - Scotland - Training
Those operating in Scotland will know that there is a clear timeline for the undertaking of training which ties in with the requirements to refresh and renew Personal Licences issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. In essence, training h...
Evaluating the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing in Scotland
A new study has just been published which looks at the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol that came into effect in Scotland in 2018. It provides a descriptive analysis of the impact of MUP on the volume of pure alcohol sold in the of...