Scottish Government urged to rapidly urged to rapidly introduce hospitality support

Scottish Government urged to rapidly urged to rapidly introduce hospitality support

Following a support package announced in England, UKHospitality Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to make good on its promise to use new funds to support the sector. Leon Thompson, Executive Director of UKHospitality Scotland, said: “Now we have seen the details of the business rates support package in England, I urge the Scottish Government to move swiftly to make good on its promise at the Scottish Budget to use these funds to su…

Pressure builds on Scottish Government over hospitality rates relief

The Scottish hospitality sector is urging the Scottish Government to deliver on its commitment to pass on funding from Westminster after the UK Government announced a business rates discount for pubs and music venues in England. From April, qualifying venues south of the border will receive a 15% reduction on business rates, frozen for two years. Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson confirmed the support package will be worth £1,650 for the average p…