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Post-Brexit Visa Rules Push Away Italian Waiters from London’s Hospitality Industry
Due to an upward adjustment in the minimum wage requirement for skilled labor visas from £26,000 to £38,700, London experiences a scarcity of Italian waiters For decades, London welcomed ambitious Italians seeking employment opportunities and English language education, primarily in...
New Code to Provide Long-Awaited Protection for Tied Pub Tenants in Scotland
In a notable development for Scotland’s hospitality industry, government officials have confirmed plans to introduce secondary legislation for a Scottish Pubs Code in Parliament this week. Numerous tenants of tied pubs in Scotland have encountered difficulties stemming from their business...
Luxury Scottish Castle’s £15m Expansion: Introducing Trocadero’s – A New Destination Restaurant with Live Entertainment by Michelin Star Chef
Crossbasket Castle, a high-end hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, is set to unveil its latest addition following a £15m expansion project – Trocadero’s restaurant and cocktail bar The Timoneys, who own the castle, have revealed that they’ve brought on...
2023: A Banner Year for Scottish Salmon and Scotch Whisky Exports
Scotland’s most prized food exports, Scottish salmon and Scotch whisky, reported impressive numbers for the year 2023 The sales of nutritious Scottish salmon reached an astounding £581 million, a slight increase of 0.5 per cent over the previous year. This...
Two Michelin Stars for a Scottish Gem: Glenturret Lalique Shines Bright
In the heart of Perthshire, Scotland, the Glenturret Lalique restaurant has been awarded an impressive accolade “This is an ecstatic moment for us; we are all thrilled to have been awarded a second Michelin star and happy too that Scotland...
Scotland’s Tourist Sector: A New Source of Revenue Amidst Budget Cuts
As the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill goes before MSPs for a vote, the Scottish National Party administration ponders additional ways to bolster Scotland’s crucial tourism industry and its local councils. The proposed legislation suggests applying a percentage surcharge on visitors’...