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Tied Pubs Bill fails to win Holyrood committee backing
Majority stage 1 report finds lack of evidence of need
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Glasgow delis win fight to stay open
Businesses take action over Covid rules
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Short-term lets controls enter final stage
Ministers consult on definition, detail of scheme and control area rules
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Further call for views on Tied Pubs Bill
Holyrood committee seeks additional views at stage 1
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Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected
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Call for views on Tied Pubs Bill as stage 1 opens
MSPs seek evidence on measure to strengthen tenants' rights
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Tied pub tenants to have more freedom under new bill
Member's bill would introduce code and adjudicator system
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Skin piercing law could be tightened
Views invited on need for further controls on non-surgical treatments
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Short term lets licensing to begin in spring 2021
Minister announces option for local authorities under Civic Government Act
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Licensing board revised guidance draft goes out to views
Ministers publish draft update of 2007 advice
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Law to clarify minimum alcohol pricing for wholesalers
Ministers consult on proposed exemption for trade sales
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Puppy sale controls called for in member's bill proposal
MSP promotes owner responsibilities as well as breeder licences
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Alcohol minimum unit pricing now in force
Arguments continue over 50p baseline charge
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Licensing rules consultation seeks to raise public engagement
Procedure regulations come up for review
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Ministers confirm 50p minimum alcohol price plan
Proposal to be put to MSPs ahead of 1 May start date
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European Court confirms Uber "transport firm" ruling
Member states can regulate conditions for provision of service
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Ministers set out pricing implications of 50p/unit minimum for alcohol
Consultation on proposed rate runs until January
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Funfairs and parking charges: the latest member's bill proposals
Two consultations on proposed bills now open at Holyrood
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Alcohol minimum price law set for 1 May 2018
Consultation to run on proposed 50p/unit level
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Supreme Court upholds Scotland's alcohol minimum price law
Seven judges reject appeal based on tax as effective alternative
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Alcohol pricing decision due next week
Supreme Court to rule on Holyrood provision on 15 November
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Sex entertainment licensing guidance out for consultation
Draft supports new non-mandatory licensing regime
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Inquiry chair's action against ministers following resignation dismissed
No relevant averments of contract or human rights breach, judge holds
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Further alcohol control provisions in force today
Measures target underage drinking in public, and add new licensing test