Tag: Scottish Government
SGF hits back at DRS judicial review reports
The SGF has denied reports that it is seeking a judicial review into the way the Scottish government...
Minister urges retailers to tap into £80m support fund
Independent retailers are being encouraged to apply for grants from a new £80m support fund. In a letter...
SGF Go Local programme wins phase 3 approval
The Scottish Government has given its approval for the roll-out of phase 3 of the SGF Go Local...
Government updates Covid framework
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a major update of Scotland's strategic framework for the road out of...
Government vaping proposals will stop smokers from quitting, says SGF
Proposals to outlaw the promotion of vaping products in Scotland’s shops are unjustified and risk hampering the drive...
Scottish government published Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Bill
The Scottish government has published The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill, which proposes tougher action on the...
Government unveils new Covid support for wholesalers
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Kate Forbes, has revealed that an additional £10m is to be...
Distance Aware scheme launches in Scotland
A scheme called Distance Aware has launched in Scotland to enable individuals and organisations to politely prompt ongoing...
Frustration mounts as DRS gets kicked further down the road
It’s been a rocky road for Scotland’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme with the latest decision seeing the implementation...
SGF issues plea for patience amid Omicron restrictions
Some stores are likely to have to reintroduce queuing systems to manage enhanced physical distancing as part of...