Business rates relief positive, but major employers left unsupported
UKHospitality Scotland has said the relief will provide much-needed support for eligible hospitality businesses, but highlighted that thousands will miss out.
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Scottish hospitality set to pay up to 70% more in business rates than England
UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to introduce at least 40% business rates relief for hospitality businesses.
Dinburgh visitor levy must be kept to ‘reasonable’ level
UKHospitality Scotland has warned against increasing the proposed levy to an unsustainable level, following the first Council vote.
UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme ‘essential’ for success
Amid reports that the UK Government will push ahead with a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme, with Scotland running a pilot, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said:…
‘New approach’ needed to business rates
Lack of action to address an outdated and costly business rates system is holding businesses back, UKHospitality Scotland said.
Victory for Scottish Hospitality as ‘Deposit Return Scheme’ delayed
UKHospitality Scotland had called for a pause and review of the ill-prepared scheme. Responding to the news, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said: “An immediate delay…
New first minister should ‘reset and repair’ relationship with Scottish Hospitality
Leading trade body UKHospitality Scotland has urged the First Minister to commit to a pause and review of the Deposit Return Scheme, as a first step in mending the relationship with…
Alcohol promotion proposals an ‘act of harm’, true or false?
UKHospitality Scotland has warned that going ahead with the proposals would inflict significant financial pain on Scotland’s iconic hospitality sector.
New first minister can ‘reset’ relationship with hospitality
UKHospitality Scotland is urging the three candidates for SNP leader and First Minister to re-engage with Scottish hospitality and unlock its economic potential.
