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Wedding caterers hit with marquee ban that doesn t apply to pubs and restaurants WEDDING catering firms have accused the Scottish Government of pure discrimination because of a ban on marquees that does not apply to pubs and restaurants. Businesses were excluded from hospitality support as it was stated they didn’t have to close, despite the majority of couples cancelling ceremonies. The Scottish Wedding Industry Alliance (SWIA) says many outdoor event caterers are now in a critical position. While most have attempted to diversity with takeaway services to stay afloat during lockdown, it said some had gone out of business.
Press and Journal publisher DC Thomson books £180m loss - but predicts recovery after one-off Covid hit
DC Thomson swung from a pre-tax profit of £21m in 2019 to a loss of £180m in the year ending March 2020 after the initial Covid-19 lockdown caused a temporary slump in the value of company investments.
The company also booked a £79.5m write-down in the value of its Wild & Wolf gifts and retail business and on its print newspaper and magazine titles. Because of the severe impact of Covid-19 on retail, DC Thomson has said it plans to sell Wild & Wolf.
The company said its investments more than recovered their March drop in value later in the year.