Tag: Scottish Government
Glass an unwelcome addition to Scotland’s deposit return scheme
The news that glass bottles will be collected as part of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and that small...
Further food-to-go funding announced
The Scottish Government has released a further £300,000 in funding to help local retailers bolster their food-to-go offering....
Government confirms extent of growing rates burden
New official figures have revealed that the headline poundage/tax rate for business rates has reached its highest point...
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...