Industry leaders in Scotland are calling for greater clarity on the implementation of the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS), which is due to come into effect in July 2023.

Under the new scheme, customers in Scotland will be charged a deposit on certain types of drinks packaging, which they can then reclaim when they return the packaging for recycling.

While the scheme is seen as an important step in reducing waste and improving recycling rates, industry leaders are calling on the Scottish government to provide greater clarity on how the scheme will work in practice.

Some businesses are concerned about the potential cost and logistical challenges of implementing the scheme, and are calling for more guidance on issues such as how the deposit system will be operated, how refunds will be processed, and how the scheme will be enforced.

In addition, there are concerns that the scheme could lead to increased costs for businesses and consumers, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, which has already put significant financial pressure on the hospitality industry.

However, many in the industry also see the potential benefits of the scheme, and are calling for more support and guidance to help businesses prepare for its implementation.

Industry leaders are calling on the Scottish government to work closely with businesses to ensure that the scheme is implemented in a way that is practical and effective, and that takes into account the challenges facing the industry.

With just a few months to go until the scheme is due to come into effect, there is a growing sense of urgency among businesses and industry groups to get clarity on how the scheme will work in practice, and to ensure that they are prepared to comply with the new regulations.

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The UK pub industry is calling on the government to take action to address the rising cost of energy, which is putting significant financial pressure on many businesses.

In a letter to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), industry group the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has outlined a series of measures that it believes could help to ease the burden on pubs and other hospitality businesses.

These measures include reducing the level of VAT on energy bills, introducing a temporary cap on energy prices, and increasing support for businesses looking to invest in energy-efficient technologies.

According to the BII, rising energy costs have become a major issue for the UK pub industry in recent years, with many businesses struggling to cope with the high cost of gas and electricity.

The problem has been exacerbated by the impact of the pandemic, which has forced many pubs to close or reduce their operations, while still facing high fixed costs such as energy bills.

In its letter to the BEIS, the BII warned that without action from the government, many pubs could be forced to close, leading to job losses and a further contraction of the industry.

The letter also called for greater transparency in the energy market, and for more support for businesses looking to switch to renewable energy sources.

The BII’s call for action on energy costs comes as the UK pub industry continues to face a range of challenges, including the ongoing impact of the pandemic, staff shortages, and uncertainty around Brexit.

Industry leaders are calling on the government to take a more proactive approach to supporting the hospitality sector, and to provide targeted financial support to help businesses weather the current crisis.

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According to industry experts, pubs in the UK are facing staffing shortages due to the combined impact of Brexit and the ongoing pandemic.

A survey conducted by the British Beer and Pub Association found that a quarter of pubs are facing staff shortages, with 89% of those experiencing difficulties citing Brexit as a major factor.

With the end of the Brexit transition period, many workers from the EU who had previously worked in the UK hospitality industry have returned to their home countries, leaving a gap in the workforce.

In addition to the impact of Brexit, the pandemic has also made it difficult for pubs to find and retain staff. Many workers have left the industry due to health concerns or because they have found other employment during the pandemic.

The staff shortages are having a significant impact on the industry, with some pubs having to reduce their opening hours or limit their menus due to a lack of available staff.

Industry leaders are calling on the UK government to take action to address the staffing crisis. Suggestions include easing immigration rules to allow more workers from outside the UK to enter the country, as well as providing additional support to businesses to help them recruit and train staff.

However, with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and the potential impact of new Covid variants, it remains to be seen how quickly the industry will be able to recover from the current crisis.

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The Regulator (the Pubs Code Adjudicator) has published guidance on when MRO events occur.

Link to the MRO events here

Those with leases (renewable agreements) have the most amount of “events” but even those who are not on leases (i.e., a non-renewing tenancy agreement) also have rights to request MRO.
Your Landlord should inform you of all code-related deadlines but if they are not you need to know when you can request MRO and if refused by the Landlord get redress and or have the matter Arbitrated.

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