This is ever the increasing story. There are some big positives within the sector, but these figures can not just simply be ignored. If ever there was a need for a VAT reduction by GOV.UK and a major business rates shake up here in Scotland, then those in power need to engage now

It is time to get around that table and talk this out to reach an agreement. We have already see a rodent issue in Glasgow, & right across Scotland we see our holiday season underway. Do we want Scotland known as being a rubbish pit by our visitors? search.app/E4vC2R7MFup3r8…

**Breaking News** Good news today as Bank of England have for the first time in 4 years, cut interest rates by 0.25% This is hopefully a big moment for the economy, but it was a finely balanced vote of 5 in favour of a cut, and 4 against. #SHG

New Low Pay Commission deadlines spark concern for hospitality leaders dramscotland.co.uk/2024/08/01/new…

Scottish Hospitality Group secures Energy Advice Partnership #SHG

The finalists have been announced for the DRAM Scotland Scotland Scottish Bar & Pub Awards for this year. The question now is who will be the big winners!! Good luck everyone!! #SHG dramscotland.co.uk/2024/08/09/sco…

The Scottish Government wants to introduce a 25p fee on every disposable drinks cup. Have your say at the link below: bit.ly/3T2V9PV Source: STV News search.app/KbLS9ML4DqR98w…

Lovely write up on the great Glasgow institution that is cafegandolfi after their nomination in the Glasgow Times Business Awards to be held on 3rd October. Don’t forget to vote for Seumas and his team via the link in the story below glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24531372.…

Any chance of having positive news from ScotRail for a change? Thats approx 50 journeys a day cancelled Wonder what the financial cost to town/city hospitality is due to this? Any wonder why city centre hospitality operators feel they get battered and bruised at every turn!

Tomorrow night sees many of Scotlands best hospitality businesses and employers brought together for the DRAM Scotland Scottish Bar & Pub Awards Congratulations to everyone making the finals, and the best of luck to everyone It’s sure to be a great night!!

It would be interesting to see “if” there was any impact assessment done on the effects of pulling this popular peak fairs pilot. Simply cutting it off and blaming everyone else at the possible financial costs to businesses isn’t really the answer. scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/…

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This morning, ahead of First Minister PfG statement, we met with Kate Forbes MSP & Shona Robison MSP as part of our regular engagement, to further our discussions around NDR & the unfair pressures the current calculation of RVs puts on our businesses. A positive meeting with more to come

A covid measure that should be withdrawn Couples going to London to celebrate an anniversary or people going away for a break for example like to plan that break starting with maybe a glass of fizz, somewhat similar to your official airport pint picture when you go on holiday

Was your business affected by the pandemic? Then it's time to complete #LetsBeHeard's survey for businesses. Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry want to hear from businesses operating in all sectors and locations across Scotland. Complete the survey by 30 September: lbh.covid19inquiry.scot/surveyforbusin…

The Independent Fair Work Convention will officially launch the findings of its Inquiry into Fair Work in the Hospitality Industry at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh at 2pm on Tuesday 24 September.    Book your free place via the link below 👇🏼 eventbrite.co.uk/e/fair-work-in…

We would urge Neil Gray MSP to consult efficiently and urgently with us in regard to this. Off-trade premises (supermarkets etc) sold 85% of all alcohol purchased in 2021 (up from 73% in 2019 but down from 90% in 2020). Branded glassware is not the problem. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…