Scottish Government urged to rapidly introduce hospitality support
UKHospitality Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to make good on its promise to use new funds to support the sector.
Calls for further support as Scottish hospitality hit with business rates increases
The average pub in Scotland will see its business rates bill increase by £36,525 across the next three years.
Scottish Budget 2026: member briefing
The Scottish Government has published its 2026 Scottish Budget, which included critical updates for businesses, including on business rates.
Scottish hospitality still facing higher rates bills, despite support measures
UKHospitality Scotland has said the measures announced in today’s Scottish Budget do not go far enough, with hospitality businesses still left facing increases worth thousands of pounds.
Scottish hospitality set for £69m business rates hit, without action
Business rates bills will be sent soaring, as rateable values increase 23% on average across Scottish hospitality.
Visitor levy changes positive, but need to work for business
The proposed changes to include a flat rate are beneficial for accommodation businesses, but levies will still increase costs.
Scottish Government must act to support hospitality
The Scottish Government should use funding from the UK Budget to expand existing business rates relief to include all Scottish hospitality.














