Scottish Government backs #VATsTheProblem campaign
The backing follows an open letter to the First Minister from more than 100 leading Scottish hospitality figures last week.
Hospitality leaders urge Scottish Government to back 10% hospitality VAT
More than 100 chefs and hospitality businesses across Scotland have written to the First Minister, asking him to back #VATsTheProblem.
Edinburgh visitor levy pushes up prices
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
UKHospitality Scotland urges further action on business rates
The Government’s withdrawal of an updated tipping code of practice less than three months before implementation has left hospitality in limbo, UKHospitality said.
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Scottish pubs set for 40% sales boost, as Scotland campaign kicks off
Scotland’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years is expected to see fans pack pubs to watch the games.
First Minister makes business rates a 100 day priority – our response
The First Minister said addressing concerns with business rates was one of his four business priorities in his first 100 days.
Fix business rates in first 100 days, new Scottish Government urged
Reforming the broken business rates system should be the top business priority for the new Scottish Government.
Gill review should address ‘acute’ business rates challenges
The Gill Review is an ‘important opportunity’ to recommend significant reforms to improve the fairness of Scottish business rates.
Scottish election – party manifestos explained
Ahead of the Scottish elections on 7 May, we’ve gone through all of the political party manifestos so you don’t have to.
Scottish Visitor Levy tracker
We have broken down the stages of visitor levies around Scotland for members to stay informed and up to date with the progress.
Scottish business rates rises will cause price rises and lost jobs
The latest member survey of UKHospitality Scotland members revealed the impact the lack of business rates support will have on businesses.
Glasgow fire business support plan urgently needed
The Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council need to urgently publish a clear response and recovery plan for affected businesses.
Spring Forecast – our response
The Chancellor delivered her Spring Forecast, which primarily updated economic forecasts for the UK across inflation and other key metrics.
Commit to permanently lower Scottish business rates, parties urged
All political parties are urged to commit to introduce a permanently lower business rates poundage for hospitality.
















