NTIA Press: Scotland

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2021

OCTOBER

Nightclub bosses fail in attempt to delay vaccine passport scheme

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Judge refuses to delay Scots vaccine passport scheme

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Legal challenge to vaccine passports in Scotland fails

Scottish nightlife businesses react to Covid vaccine passport ‘shambles’

NTIA calls Scotland’s COVID vaccine passports launch a “shambles”

Scottish nightclubs say vaccine passport app ‘not fit for purpose’ after first weekend

UK hits out at SNP claims Scotland snubbed over vaccine passport app

Swinney: Some people will never get vaccine passport app to work

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Covid passports: Swinney insists ‘system is functioning well’ but some people may still need to rely on paper copies

Late-night sector reacts to passport ‘shambles’ in Scotland

Night Time Industries Association says Scotland’s new COVID Passport scheme caused “chaos and confusion” this weekend

Vaccine passports working ‘well’ despite chaos claim

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NTIA in Scotland reacts to Covid passport ‘shambles’

Mandatory Covid passes to be introduced in Welsh nightclubs

Night-time sector criticises Welsh COVID Passport scheme, as technical problem in Senedd impacts on vote

Nightlife bosses warn that bouncer shortage is a “threat to public safety”

Nightclub bosses warn that a bouncer shortage is a “threat to public safety”

Spiking in nightclubs: Night Time Industries Association calls for Home Office inquiry into drink spiking

Firewater Glasgow introduces new anti-spiking measures amid police probe

Covid Scotland: Vaccine passports ‘decimating’ Scottish nightlife industry, according to NTIA survey

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Vaccine passports ‘decimating’ Scottish nightlife

Industry poll finds Scottish nightclub trade has dropped by almost half since vaccine passports introduced

Scottish night time industry drops 46% following vaccine passport enforcement

Controversial ‘vaccine passports scheme’ is decimating Scottish nightlife

VACCINE PASSPORTS ‘DECIMATING’ SCOTTISH NIGHTLIFE, ACCORDING TO NTIA SURVEY

Trade ‘decimated’ by vaccine passport scheme in Scotland

Vaccine passports cause drop in attendance

SEPTEMBER

Venues, clubs and events can return without distancing curbs – but face headaches over vaccine passports and face masks

Read more on The Scotsman

Scotland Covid: Glasgow nightclub owners react to Nicola Sturgeon announcement on reopening

Partygoers may get their vaccine during night out at the club

Partygoers could be offered Covid vaccine at nightclubs in Scotland

Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs reopen with celebrations and cheers

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NIGHTCLUBS OFFICIALLY REOPEN IN SCOTLAND AS REMAINING COVID RESTRICTIONS END

Scotland’s night time industry welcomes reopening of sector

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Most restrictions lifted as Scotland exits level zero and updated guidance says no masks for dancing, vertical drinking and dining

Scotland’s night time industry welcomes reopening of sector

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Covid Scotland: What Edinburgh nightclubs looked like on ‘incredible’ first night open

Scots pubs ‘just days away’ from running out of alcohol due to supply issues

NTIA sues Scottish govt over vaccine passports

NTIA launches legal challenge to vaccine passports

Legal challenge to Scottish Government’s Covid vaccine passport plans

Nightclub bosses launch legal action over Scotland’s vaccine passport plans

Covid in Scotland: Legal challenge planned over vaccine passports

Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs launch legal action against vaccine passports plan

NTIA Brand Scottish Government Vaccine Passport Plans “Unlawful”

NTIA LAUNCHES LEGAL CHALLENGE AGAINST SCOTTISH COVID-19 PASSPORT SCHEME

Scotland nightclubs filing legal challenge to vaccine passport plan

Judge rules against delay to vaccine passport scheme rollout

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Nightlife association planning interim order to block Covid passports in Scotland

VACCINE PASSPORTS FOR SCOTTISH NIGHTCLUBS DELAYED

AUGUST

Venues, clubs and events can return without distancing curbs – but face headaches over vaccine passports and face masks

Read more on The Scotsman

Scotland Covid: Glasgow nightclub owners react to Nicola Sturgeon announcement on reopening

Partygoers may get their vaccine during night out at the club

Partygoers could be offered Covid vaccine at nightclubs in Scotland

Covid in Scotland: Nightclubs reopen with celebrations and cheers

Read more on BBC

NIGHTCLUBS OFFICIALLY REOPEN IN SCOTLAND AS REMAINING COVID RESTRICTIONS END

Scotland’s night time industry welcomes reopening of sector

Read more on Insider.co.uk

Most restrictions lifted as Scotland exits level zero and updated guidance says no masks for dancing, vertical drinking and dining

Scotland’s night time industry welcomes reopening of sector

Read more on Insider.co.uk

Covid Scotland: What Edinburgh nightclubs looked like on ‘incredible’ first night open

Scots pubs ‘just days away’ from running out of alcohol due to supply issues

JULY

‘It’s now beyond critical’: Scottish nightlife firms in dire need of further support to stay afloat, says industry body

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Covid Scotland: Edinburgh venues respond to clubs opening across the border on England’s ‘Freedom Day’

Scots nightclub boss Donald MacLeod warns of ‘fear’ among owners that venues will still face curbs when they reopen

Donald MacLeod: The so-called passports to freedom are more like a passport to bankruptcy

JUNE

IF YOU WANNA DANCE WITH ME: How nightclubs will look when they reopen including temperature checks and capacity limits

Covid in Scotland: Journey out of lockdown ‘paused’ for three weeks

Scotland’s reopening plan ‘put back 8-10 weeks’

‘It’s now beyond critical’: Scottish nightlife firms in dire need of further support to stay afloat, says industry body

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Many pubs remain closed because of pandemic restrictions’

MAY

Ministers served with pre-action letter as Scots pubs and clubs mount ‘unlawful’ Covid curbs court challenge

Scotland nightclubs and bars launch legal action against Covid rules

Covid: Encouraging first week for retail and hospitality

Scotland Nightclubs & Bars Launch Legal Action Against COVID Rules”

SCOTTISH NIGHTCLUBS LAUNCH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST COVID RESTRICTIONS

Covid Scotland: First health board invites under-30s for vaccine

Festivals and venues ramp up pressure to ease social distancing restrictions in Scotland

‘We remain stuck in perpetual limbo’: Nightclub bosses demand for clarity on reopening dates again

Night Time Industries Association taking legal action against Scottish Government

‘Many pubs remain closed because of pandemic restrictions’

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Covid Scotland: Scottish Government latest coronavirus statistics

Insight: ‘The debt is increasing every day and it’s utterly unsustainable’ : The plight of pubs despite restrictions easing

APRIL

Inverness landlord joins plea for more help for Scotland’s night time economy

Nightlife Industry in Plea for Roadmap

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Reporting Scotland NTIA Mike Grieve interview Open Letter

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Glasgow Sub Club owner says ‘enough is enough’ in demand for support

Scottish night time economy leaders plea for financial assistance and path to reopening

Scotland’s night time economy leaders call for more financial assistance

Covid in Scotland: New draft hospitality guidance a ‘bombshell’

Scottish operators despair over draft guidance

Night-time economic ‘nightmare’ as clubs face collapse

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Coronavirus Scotland LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon set to announce changes to lockdown restrictions

NTIA Scotland launches legal action against Scottish Government over coronavirus policies

Scottish Government faces legal action over Covid restrictions on nightclubs and hospitality

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Night Time Industries Association Scotland sues government over Covid-19 restrictions

Night Time Industries Association Scotland Launch Legal Action Against Scottish Government

Late-night industry threatens legal action over COVID-19 restrictions

Scottish Government faces legal action over Covid restrictions on nightclubs and hospitality

Read more on The Scotsman