Late Night Levy Extension ‘Damaging Blow’ For The Sector
Despite outdated evidence and opposition from the sector, the Home Office has confirmed today that the late night levy will be extended to: Allow local…
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Night Life
All the latest night life news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
NTIA and Sacha Lord Instruct Legal Team to Challenge the Government on Drug Testing at Festivals
The Night Time Industries Association & Nightlife entrepreneur, Sacha Lord, have written to the Home Office demanding a judicial review following its decision to ban…
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Support Rainbow Migration with a Pint at The George IV
The George IV in Chiswick will be partnering up with Rainbow Migration – a charity that provides emotional and practical support to members of the…
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Travel Industry Shows Resilience in Face of Cost-of-Living Crisis
New research from world-leading hospitality group, Accor, has found that Britons are still prioritising travel despite the cost-of-living crisis facing many families. On average, consumers…
Read more...London’s Hospitality Stabilises After COVID Closures
Central London’s hospitality sector is recovering after suffering hundreds of closures of licensed premises during the turmoil of COVID-19, according to the latest Hospitality Market…
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Refusal of Security Business Licensing Leaves Void in Counter Terrorism Duty says NTIA & UKDSA
The recent refusal by the Home Office to pursue the implementation of business licensing within the private security sector will weaken the ability for front…
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NTIA Says Night Workers Punished with Double ULEZ Charges
The Night Time Industries Association has called for a revision of London’s Transport for London system, which currently puts 58,000 night workers at risk of…
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Licensing Extension Marks Start of Coronation Weekend
As of today (May 5), pubs and bars will be able to benefit from extended licensing hours over the Coronation weekend, boosting potential footfall and…
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Live Music Industry Calls on Sunak to Unleash Sector’s Potential in Spring Budget
Rishi Sunak’s Government will miss a golden opportunity to unleash the live music sector’s potential if it fails to reinstate a lower rate of VAT…
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Walsall “Dystopian” Alcohol Ban Rejected
A possible ban on Walsall town centre venues selling alcohol beyond certain times in the was likened to ‘something out of a dystopian novel’. Walsall…
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Sacha Lord Welcomes New Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer
Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, said: “I welcome the appointment of the new Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer, today. The sector…
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77% of NTE Businesses say Late Night Levy Should be Abolished says Survey
Following the launch of a Home Office Consultation into late night levy charges aimed at increasing its use by local authorities. Over three quarters (77%)…
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High Demand for Night-Time Economy, but Late Night Levy Must Go
New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows hospitality is fuelling the night-time economy but worrying trends are emerging, particularly the loss of…
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London’s Night Czar Calls for Urgent Night-Time Government Support
London’s Night Czar, Amy Lamé, has called for urgent support to help the capital’s high streets after 6pm as she brings together leaders and decision…
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High Demand for Live Music in Pubs and Bars Report Reveals
Live music can help pubs and bars generate extra sales in 2023, according to a new report from research consultancy CGA by NielsenIQ and live…
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