Colin Wilkinson

SLTA boss Colin Wilkinson says: 'These proposals must cover all licensed hospitality businesses.' Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Holyrood urged to include pubs and bars in plans to relax outdoor seating rules

The UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April in the first back-to-back fall since Covid struck in 2020, as the cost-of-living crisis brought Britain's pandemic recovery to an abrupt end. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Here's what you need to know about a recession

Masks will remain in the majority of settings

Business anger as face mask rules remain in Scotland until Easter

The advice to work from home remains in Scotland.

Covid Scotland: Government urged to end work from home advice

Hospitality bosses have asked Nicola Sturgeon for more clarity over Covid restrictions that affect their trading. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

Hospitality chiefs say industry is being 'left in limbo'

A customer sits with his beer in Jackson's Bar in the city centre of Glasgow on October 8, 2020. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

'Hammer blow' for businesses as events cancelled and table service returns

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon arrives for First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday December 9, 2021.

Nicola Sturgeon asks Scots to limit socialising to three households

Staff shortages are having a 'very serious impact' on the licensed hospitality sector alone (file image). Picture: Rob Pinney/Getty Images.

Edinburgh bar jobs fail to receive a single applicant

How Scotland's covid vaccine passport could look.

‘Changed circumstances’ with covid prompted vaccine passports, says Humza Yousaf

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the introduction of vaccine passports for some events

Scots will need vaccine passports for nightclubs and football matches

Scotland's pubs and bars are crucial for its economic revival, Mr Wilkinson believes. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

The Big Interview: Scottish Licensed Trade Association MD Colin Wilkinson

One new addition to the alcohol-free market is Edinburgh's The Small Spirits Company. Picture: contributed.

Analysis: Toasting an increasingly teetotal drinks market

Pubs and restaurants in Edinburgh's Grassmarket have been hit by restrictions

The 'minor' Covid changes that could save 30,000 Scottish hospitality jobs

Diageo has a vast portfolio that includes Johnnie Walker whisky, above, Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka.

Edinburgh to benefit from £80m Diageo virus recovery fund