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Further restrictions on Scottish hospitality to be dropped from Monday

18 January 2022 by Katherine Price

Further restrictions on hospitality businesses in Scotland will be dropped from Monday 24 January, including the limits on indoor event attendance, the requirement for one-metre distancing and table service for hospitality premises serving alcohol, and the closure of nightclubs.

Scottish hospitality ‘in limbo’ as decision on restrictions delayed to next week

11 January 2022 by Katherine Price

The Scottish government has been accused of leaving hospitality “in limbo” after delaying the decision whether to ease Covid restrictions on the sector until next week.

First ministers of Wales and Scotland write to PM to confirm business support in face of Omicron variant

First ministers of Wales and Scotland write to PM to confirm business support in face of Omicron variant

29 November 2021 by Katherine Price

Relief for hospitality as Covid certification scheme not expanded in Scotland

Relief for hospitality as Covid certification scheme not expanded in Scotland

23 November 2021 by Katherine Price

All Scottish hospitality to reopen 9 August but vaccine passports not ruled out

All Scottish hospitality to reopen 9 August but vaccine passports not ruled out

03 August 2021 by Sophie Witts

Scottish hospitality to face midnight curfew as restrictions ease from 19 July

Scottish hospitality to face midnight curfew as restrictions ease from 19 July

13 July 2021 by Sophie Witts

Scotland delays Level 0 easing of restrictions until 19 July

Scotland delays Level 0 easing of restrictions until 19 July

22 June 2021 by Katherine Price

First minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland’s move to Level 0 and ease on restrictions[...]

Scottish hospitality calls for further financial aid as 28 June reopening ‘unlikely’

Scottish hospitality calls for further financial aid as 28 June reopening ‘unlikely’

16 June 2021 by Katherine Price

Scottish hospitality is calling for further financial support following a statement by first minister Nicola Sturgeon[...]

Glasgow hospitality breathes 'sigh of relief' as city set to move into level 2

Glasgow hospitality breathes 'sigh of relief' as city set to move into level 2

01 June 2021 by Sophie Witts

Glasgow is to move into level 2 restrictions on Saturday (5 June) after nine months under[...]

Hospitality in Glasgow to remain under level 3 rules for another week

Hospitality in Glasgow to remain under level 3 rules for another week

28 May 2021 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality businesses in Glasgow will be subject to tough restrictions for at least another week, with[...]

Scottish hospitality allowed to serve alcohol inside from Monday

Scotland has been given the go-ahead to ease Covid-19 restrictions and move down to level two, with two geographical exceptions. "

11 May 2021 by Caroline Baldwin

Scottish hospitality to reopen with physical distancing requirements

Scottish hospitality to reopen with physical distancing requirements

20 April 2021

by Sophie Witts

Scottish hospitality can begin reopening with restrictions from 26 April, but some business owners remain concerned about the impact of social distancing rules.

Scottish government urged to relax rules to give hospitality 'a fighting chance'

Scottish government urged to relax rules to give hospitality 'a fighting chance'

13 April 2021

by Sophie Witts

Scottish hospitality groups have expressed disappointment that the industry will still face tough restrictions after reopening this month despite lockdown rules being relaxed early.

Hospitality in Scotland to begin reopening with restrictions on 26 April

Hospitality in Scotland to begin reopening with restrictions on 26 April

16 March 2021 by Sophie Witts

Hospitality in Scotland will be able to reopen with restrictions from 26 April if coronavirus cases[...]

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland's lockdown lifting could be 'accelerated'

Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland's lockdown lifting could be 'accelerated'

03 March 2021 by Sophie Witts

Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that lockdown restrictions in Scotland may be eased sooner than originally planned.

Scottish operators launch petition for UK-wide reopening on 17 May

Scottish operators launch petition for UK-wide reopening on 17 May

24 February 2021 by Katherine Price

More than 80 businesses across Scotland have set up a Hospitality & Tourism Action Group calling[...]

Scotland to enter lockdown from midnight tonight

Scotland to enter lockdown from midnight tonight

04 January 2021 by Katherine Price

Mainland Scotland will enter a lockdown similar to that of March last year from midnight tonight[...]

Details of financial support for Scottish businesses 'urgently needed'

Details of the financial support available across Scotland’s new five-tier system are urgently needed, UKHospitality has said, after first minister Nicola Sturgeon set out which areas would be placed in each level."

29 October 2020 by Emma Lake

Scotland extends hospitality restrictions for another week

Scotland extends hospitality restrictions for another week

21 October 2020

The closure of bars and restaurants in Scotland’s central belt has been extended for another week, alongside the country’s 6pm curfew and curbs of the sale of alcohol.

Scotland's tough new restrictions described as 'a death sentence' for many businesses

Scotland's tough new restrictions described as 'a death sentence' for many businesses

07 October 2020

by Katherine Price

New restrictions in Scotland, including a 6pm curfew, curbs on the sale of alcohol and a closure order for some regions, have been described a "death sentence" for many hospitality businesses.

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