Tag: Scottish Government
Scottish Government comes under pressure to increase MUP
Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) are calling for an increase in...
Scotland to ban most problematic single-use plastics
Scotland has become the first UK nation to pursue a ban on some of the most problematic single-use...
Scottish Government refuses to close large stores on New Year’s Day
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw says it is “deeply disappointed” that the Scottish Government has refused to close large...
Shoppers begin buying Scotland Loves Local gift cards
Scotland Loves Local gift cards, which help shoppers show their support for businesses in their community, are now...
Government seeks views on plan to end need for food banks
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals to end the need for food banks. The consultation...
Healthier options, healthier sales
The slow but steady drift towards greater consumer demand for healthier options shows no sign of relenting and...
Scottish Government unveils plan to make eating out healthier
The Scottish Government has outlined plans to work closely with the food industry to make eating out healthier...
Trade body asks Scottish Government to consider challenges with DRS deadline
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) is calling on the Scottish Government to consider the challenges with its...
First Minister introduces Retail Strategy
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined the Scottish Government’s legislative priorities for 2021/22, including plans to introduce a...
Scottish Retail Consortium makes Budget recommendations
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has published its recommendations for the Scottish Government’s 2022-2023 Budget, calling for action...