Colin Wilkinson

Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images

Circularity Scotland announces £22 million support for drinks producers

SLTA boss Colin Wilkinson said increases in rates, operating costs, staff shortages and spiraling energy prices were taking their toll on pubs and bars Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Pubs and bars in plea for government help with 'tide' of financial challenges

SLTA boss Colin Wilkinson says: 'These proposals must cover all licensed hospitality businesses.' Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Holyrood urged to include pubs and bars in plans to relax outdoor seating rules

The UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April in the first back-to-back fall since Covid struck in 2020, as the cost-of-living crisis brought Britain's pandemic recovery to an abrupt end. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

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A pub sign in Glasgow put up during the Covid pandemic. Picture: John Devlin

Business leaders urge next prime minister to slash VAT amid soaring inflation

Masks will remain in the majority of settings

Business anger as face mask rules remain in Scotland until Easter

The advice to work from home remains in Scotland.

Covid Scotland: Government urged to end work from home advice

Hospitality bosses have asked Nicola Sturgeon for more clarity over Covid restrictions that affect their trading. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

Hospitality chiefs say industry is being 'left in limbo'

A customer sits with his beer in Jackson's Bar in the city centre of Glasgow on October 8, 2020. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

'Hammer blow' for businesses as events cancelled and table service returns

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Nicola Sturgeon tells UK Government to 'get its finger out' over Covid funding

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon arrives for First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday December 9, 2021.

Nicola Sturgeon asks Scots to limit socialising to three households

Staff shortages are having a 'very serious impact' on the licensed hospitality sector alone (file image). Picture: Rob Pinney/Getty Images.

Edinburgh bar jobs fail to receive a single applicant

Nicola Sturgeon, and Deputy First Minister John Swinney arrive at parliament on Thursday

Anger mounts over Scotland's vaccine passport scheme

How Scotland's covid vaccine passport could look.

‘Changed circumstances’ with covid prompted vaccine passports, says Humza Yousaf

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the introduction of vaccine passports for some events

Scots will need vaccine passports for nightclubs and football matches

Scottish hospitality sector struggling due to beer supply issues as well as lack of staff warn trade body

Scottish hospitality sector struggling due to beer supply issues

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SNP accused of 'shambles' amid confusion over 'vertical drinking' rules

Scottish hospitality groups have welcomed the move beyond Level 0 for August 9 onwards in Scotland (Photo: John Devlin).

'Champagne corks will be popping' Pubs welcome end of restrictions

Around 74,00 seats at the Glasgow fan zone went unfilled. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty

Euro 2020 fan zone dismissed as 'dangerous vanity project'

The hospitality industry has said the "glass is half full" over Covid restrictions easing.

Hospitality chiefs say restrictions news means small premises still not viable

The Bon Accord in Glasgow will not open until May.

Two thirds of pubs and bars in Scotland 'will not open in April'

Scotland's pubs and bars are crucial for its economic revival, Mr Wilkinson believes. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

The Big Interview: Scottish Licensed Trade Association MD Colin Wilkinson

One new addition to the alcohol-free market is Edinburgh's The Small Spirits Company. Picture: contributed.

Analysis: Toasting an increasingly teetotal drinks market

Pubs and restaurants in Edinburgh's Grassmarket have been hit by restrictions

The 'minor' Covid changes that could save 30,000 Scottish hospitality jobs

Charles Douglas Barr outside The Last Drop on the Grassmarket

Pubs and restaurants in Central Belt forced to shut from Friday

Thousands of pubs could be at risk of closure, Camra warned.

Scottish pub restrictions to sound 'death knell' for industry

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Scotland’s bars are taking the ‘biggest hit in the UK’

Andrew McRae from the Federation of Small Businesses

Scots businesses warn more needed for Covid-19 recession

Diageo has a vast portfolio that includes Johnnie Walker whisky, above, Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka.

Edinburgh to benefit from £80m Diageo virus recovery fund

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