This consultation paper seeks input from street traders, media owners, and businesses in event zones potentially impacted by EURO 2028 measures. We also seek input
The Scottish government have introduced an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) which considers the potential impact of the implementation of the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Act 2021,
First Minister Humza Yousaf’s press conference speech at Bute House, Edinburgh, on Thursday 25 April 2024. “Good morning everybody. A little over twelve months ago,
Analysis of the Scottish Budget by IFS researchers has shown that the proposed budget for 2024–25 currently entails a 0.6% real-terms cut in spending on
Overview Through this consultation we set out our proposals for the Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030, our strategic plan to deliver Scotland’s
Bill to help councils invest in local tourism. Legislation which would give councils the power to introduce a visitor levy to raise funding for local
Statement by Tom Arthur, Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance to the Scottish Parliament on 16 January 2024. Thank you, Presiding Officer. Before I
NTIA Scotland expresses profound disappointment in the wake of the Scottishbudget release, particularly in light of the prevailing economic challenges faced byScottish small and medium
Independent event ticketing outlet, Skiddle, has launched its second bursary scheme of the year in partnership with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The initiative,
HOSPITALITY GROUPS UNITE IN CALL FOR PROPOSALS TO BE BINNED Scotland’s hospitality trade associations – the Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), Scottish Licensed Trade
The review and update of Scotland’s events strategy is to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose for an extended term from 2025 to 2035, enabling the continued
The Fair Work Convention is currently running an inquiry into the Hospitality Industry in Scotland considering experiences from the point of view of both workers
Organisation: Fraser of Allander Institute Type: Press Release Date: 21 June 2023 In 2021, one in 14 jobs in Scotland was in the food and
Organisation: Federation of Small Businesses Scotland Type: Press Release Date: 06 June 2023 Commenting on the confirmation that the Scottish Government’s controversial Deposit Return Scheme
NTIA Statement following the announcement by the Scottish Government to delay the Deposit Recovery Scheme until 2024, and the re-evaluation of the Alcohol Advertising Consultation
Priorities of ‘Equality, Opportunity, Community’ set. First Minister Humza Yousaf has published a new policy prospectus, setting out how the government will deliver for Scotland
Cabinet of 10 will be supported by 18 Junior Ministers. First Minister Humza Yousaf has completed the appointment of his ministerial team. Consisting of 10
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Restricting Alcohol Marketing and Promotion. In the response the SRC
The cost of living crisis is having a severe impact on small Scottish businesses, as well as on the household budgets of people across Scotland.
During the pandemic much of retail bounced between being open and closed, significantly impacting sales and changing consumer behaviours. In March 2020, non-essential retail stores
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