Nicola Sturgeon will update hospitality businesses across the central belt of Scotland today on whether they can expect to reopen next week.Temporary restrictions introduced earlier this month called on all pubs, bars and restaurants across five health board areas to close for a 16 day period in an attempt to halt the rising number of Covid cases north of the Border.Unlicensed cafes were allowed to remain open but must shut by 6pm, while pubs elsewhere in Scotland were told they could only serve alcohol in outdoor seating areas.The restrictions were due to end next Monday but the First Minister has hinted they could be extended until the end of October, when a new local lockdown framework is due to be implemented.Members of the Scottish.
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