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The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has appointed Paul Waterson as Chair. Paul is a highly respected figure having worked in the trade for over 50 years. He is former Chief Executive of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association and is Patron of Craig Benson

Call for action as hospitality hit by 'staggering' job cuts includes SLTA Survey comment. By ⁦Scott Wright⁩ ⁦The Herald⁩ heraldscotland.com/news/25414815.…

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"Why is it that a cafe is paying more tax than a big bank? That's ridiculous." The tax burden on hospitality is unfair and causing businesses to be #TaxedOut. On BBC Breakfast our CEO Allen Simpson reiterated the need to lower business rates, fix NICs and cut VAT.

Today - SLTA participating in a meeting of the Scottish Tourism Alliance Policy Group and Board Special Session. Focus on the STA’s Manifesto & political party engagement ahead of the next Scots elections which require to be held no later than Thursday 7th May 2026. ST Alliance

"We're losing two hospitality sites a day at the moment" Kate Nicholls OBE told Channel 4 News. Hospitality businesses are being #TaxedOut by increased costs and it's having devastating impacts. We need to see urgent action at the Budget to lower business rates, fix NICs and cut VAT.

Paul Waterson takes over at the Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership sltn.co.uk/2025/08/25/wat…

Did you know in just 3 minutes you can do an anonymous alcohol assessment online? Answer 10 quick questions to understand how much you're drinking, & get access to free advice & support. We're proud to support this @mydrinkaware Drinking Check campaign. drinkaware.co.uk/tools/drinking…

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Make a Difference in the Industry Today's corporate responsibilities go beyond profits and spreadsheets. More than ever, drinks companies are leading the charge in prioritising corporate responsibility Bensoc.org.uk

Here’s link to my interview with Gary Robertson on BBC Scotland News this morning about the harsh financial realities Scotlands tourism & hospitality business’s are grappling with - #TaxedOut. UKHospitality Scotland ASSC News The Scottish B&B Association The SLTA we.tl/t-8GimevC7Qw

SLTA participating today in a joint Licensed Hospitality Trade Industry meeting with the Scottish Liberal Democrats.This is the first meeting of the joint group’s campaign of political party engagement with all parties ahead of the next Scottish elections.

When you go on holiday in the Highlands, will you be prepared to pay 5% (or more) on top of 20% VAT? When you go to Edinburgh on business, will you be prepared to pay 5% (or more) on top of 20% VAT? As an islander, when you have to attend a hospital appointment in Glasgow,

Board meeting today 💛 Thank you to all of our trustees for your continued support and to @SignatureGroup for hosting #TheBEN #HospitalityScotland #ScottishCharity

Congratulations to Grandtully Hotel, Grandtully, winners of the VisitScotland Thistle Awards Best Pub or Bar, Central & East Scotland Regional Finals. The Best Pub or Bar Award is sponsored by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association at last nights VisitScotland Thistle Awards

Category Sponsor for Best Bar/Pub The Scottish Licensed Trade Association - a great night had by all. VisitScotland

Did you know in just 3 minutes you can do an anonymous alcohol assessment online? Answer 10 quick questions to understand how much you're drinking, & get access to free advice & support. We're proud to support this @mydrinkaware Drinking Check campaign. drinkaware.co.uk/tools/drinking…

10,963 hospitality jobs have been lost in the last month ‼️ Over 100,000 hospitality jobs are now projected to be lost by the Budget, 13 months on from the previous Budget that hit hospitality with £3.4 billion of additional costs. Read more: ukhospitality.org.uk/hospitality-jo… #TaxedOut

It would certainly help and is common in many European countries