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Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need

Glasgow delis win fight to stay open
Businesses take action over Covid rules

Short-term lets controls enter final stage
Ministers consult on definition, detail of scheme and control area rules

Further call for views on Tied Pubs Bill
Holyrood committee seeks additional views at stage 1

Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected

Call for views on Tied Pubs Bill as stage 1 opens
MSPs seek evidence on measure to strengthen tenants' rights

Tied pub tenants to have more freedom under new bill
Member's bill would introduce code and adjudicator system

Skin piercing law could be tightened
Views invited on need for further controls on non-surgical treatments

Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act

Licensing board revised guidance draft goes out to views
Ministers publish draft update of 2007 advice

Law to clarify minimum alcohol pricing for wholesalers
Ministers consult on proposed exemption for trade sales

Puppy sale controls called for in member's bill proposal
MSP promotes owner responsibilities as well as breeder licences

Alcohol minimum unit pricing now in force
Arguments continue over 50p baseline charge

Licensing rules consultation seeks to raise public engagement
Procedure regulations come up for review

Ministers confirm 50p minimum alcohol price plan
Proposal to be put to MSPs ahead of 1 May start date

European Court confirms Uber "transport firm" ruling
Member states can regulate conditions for provision of service

Ministers set out pricing implications of 50p/unit minimum for alcohol
Consultation on proposed rate runs until January

Funfairs and parking charges: the latest member's bill proposals
Two consultations on proposed bills now open at Holyrood

Alcohol minimum price law set for 1 May 2018
Consultation to run on proposed 50p/unit level

Supreme Court upholds Scotland's alcohol minimum price law
Seven judges reject appeal based on tax as effective alternative

Alcohol pricing decision due next week
Supreme Court to rule on Holyrood provision on 15 November

Sex entertainment licensing guidance out for consultation
Draft supports new non-mandatory licensing regime

Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds

Further alcohol control provisions in force today
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test