Tag: Scottish Government
Retail crime: what way forward?
The recent SGF seminar on retail crime saw different views on tackling the problem, with the Scottish Government...
Public backs ‘easy’ deposit return scheme
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) should be easy to understand, easy to use and easy to access, according...
Scottish budget clears first hurdle
The draft Scottish budget moved a step closer to approval by the Scottish Parliament yesterday (31 January), when...
Don’t count on it
The Scottish Draft Budget proposals laid out by Finance Secretary Derek MacKay has so far received a warmer...
SGF trashes ScotGov’s junk food proposals
Scottish Grocers Federation has strongly criticised Scottish government proposals to restrict grocery promotions such as multibuys in stores...
Have your say!
The Scottish Government launched its public consultation on ‘Reducing Health Harms of Foods High in Fat, Sugar or...
Ban on pre-watershed booze ads in pipeline
The Scottish government has unveiled plans to ban alcohol advertising on TV before the 9pm watershed. The proposal...
Businesses encouraged to treat workers fairly in extreme weather
A new charter is encouraging employers to treat workers fairly and be mindful of their safety if they...
Get 15% cashback on energy efficiency improvements
The Scottish Government, together with Zero Waste Scotland, has announced a new cashback scheme for SMEs across Scotland....
SGF seeks government funding for DRS
Scottish Grocers Federation has called for the Scottish government to set up a new £50m investment fund to...