Nicola Sturgeon dismisses row over Covid alcohol ban in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon dismisses row over Covid alcohol ban in Scotland saying businesses ‘know whether they’re a restaurant or a cafe’ amid confusion over lockdown rules The First Minister spoke’ amid confusion over rules introduced on Friday  Pubs and restaurants across Scotland face booze ban and 6pm curfew Licensed premises in five Central Belt areas barred … Read more

Many Scottish pubs ‘won’t survive’ Nicola Sturgeon’s alcohol ban warns industry

Businesses across Scotland face ruin today in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s draconian two-week alcohol ban.  The First Minister yesterday announced a ban on pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol indoors in Scotland for at least 16 days from Friday.  Hospitality venues will only be allowed to open from 6am to 6pm and in five ‘hotspot’ … Read more

Many Scottish pubs ‘won’t survive’ Nicola Sturgeon’s alcohol ban warns industry

Businesses across Scotland face ruin today in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s draconian two-week alcohol ban.  The First Minister yesterday announced a ban on pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol indoors in Scotland for at least 16 days from Friday.  Hospitality venues will only be allowed to open from 6am to 6pm and in five ‘hotspot’ … Read more

Facebook will BAN all political ads in the US after the polls close on November 3

Facebook announced it will stop running political ads in the US once the polls close for the 2020 president election on November 3. The temporary ban is, according to the firm, aimed at limiting confusion, misinformation and abuse of its services days following the event. Along with ads, the social media giant says it is … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon ‘is set to BAN alcohol in Scotland’s pubs and force 6pm closing’

Nicola Sturgeon (pictured today) has unveiled a dramatic ‘circuit breaker’ squeeze to coincide with the school half-term north of the border Nicola Sturgeon warned that coronavirus cases have started to surge among the older generation today as she prepares to ban pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol in Scotland for at least 16 days from … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon ‘is set to BAN alcohol in Scotland’s pubs and force 6pm closing’

Nicola Sturgeon (pictured today) has unveiled a dramatic ‘circuit breaker’ squeeze to coincide with the school half-term north of the border Nicola Sturgeon warned that coronavirus cases have started to surge among the older generation today as she prepares to ban pubs and restaurants from serving alcohol in Scotland for at least 16 days from … Read more

Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon

Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon off its pages, groups and Instagram accounts – even if they don’t promote violence Facebook said Tuesday that it will remove Facebook pages, groups and Instagram accounts for ‘representing QAnon’ Those that don’t even promote violence will also be removed The social network said it … Read more

Drink-driving lawyer dodges ban after court hears she was moving her car to avoid a parking fine 

Drink-driving lawyer dodges road ban after court hears she was moving her car to avoid a parking fine Danielle Amodio got up early to move the car out of a residents-only bay  She had spent a night drinking wine at the home of her friend Sophie Stevens Police stopped the pair on walk back and … Read more

Chancellor’s duty-free ban ‘will lead to the loss of 138,000 jobs’

Chancellor’s duty-free ban ‘will lead to the loss of 138,000 jobs and cost the economy £3.5bn’ By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:52 BST, 2 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 2 October 2020 The decision to end duty-free shopping on goods such as perfume, clothing and electronics will lead to 138,000 job … Read more

Ban on loyalty penalty insurance pricing will penalise customers who shop around, experts warn

Will the crackdown drive UP the cost of your insurance? Ban on loyalty penalty pricing will penalise customers who shop around, experts warn Insurers tend to offer cheap deals to new customers, and raise loyal customers’ premiums every year they fail to switch to a new provider Now the regulator says it will ban insurers … Read more