Government Pub Closure Figures “Tip of the Iceberg” says CAMRA
Official Government figures have revealed that more than 200 pubs have closed across the UK in the first half of 2025, with closures accelerating amid…
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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.
Hot Weather Fails to Lift UK On Trade as Outlet Numbers Fall and Spend Slows
New data from The Oxford Partnership’s Market Watch, in collaboration with Vianet, shows the UK On Trade closed July on a weak note, with falling…
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Government Plans Stricter Drink-Drive Limits in Road Safety Push
The hospitality industry faces potential changes to customer drinking patterns as the Government considers tightening drink-drive legislation across England and Wales. Ministers are examining proposals…
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4 Entertainment Ideas Venues Can Use to Attract Evening Guests
The shift from daytime bustle to evening calm has long been a challenge for venues seeking to attract business after dark. Many owners worry about…
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Inflation Surprise Sends Ripples Through Business Confidence as Industry Ramps Up Calls for Government Action
UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June — a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%…
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NTIA Marks First Year Of Labour In Power With Blistering Critique – Accusing Government Of Failing Nightlife!
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has issued a scathing review of the Labour government’s first year in power, describing it as a “catastrophic cliff…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Down, But More To Come Following Downturn In Trade
Company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food services insolvencies were down 12% year-on-year from 313 (April 2024) to 275 (April 2025) and fell 2.5% month-on-month….
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Further Taxes Would Undermine Ambitions Of Westminster Night-Time Strategy
Westminster City Council Westminster After Dark Strategy and implementation plan to improve the city’s evening and night-time environment public consultation has now closed. The strategy…
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National Pubwatch Honorary Treasurer Receives British Empire Medal For Services To The Night-Time Economy
National Pubwatch (NPW) honorary treasurer and regional representative Trevor Pepper has been recognised with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Birthday Honours List 2025…
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Tinie Tempah Joins Forces With The NTIA For ‘The Last Night Out’ Campaign
Acclaimed artist and cultural icon Tinie Tempah will officially support the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) and their powerful campaign, ‘The Last Night Out’, aimed at…
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Tax Shock Threatens Fragile Nightlife Recovery
While nightlife venues have sought to adapt to changing consumer behaviour and evolving formats such as experience-led socialising, to some success, the overall numbers of…
Read more...NTIA Highlights The Lack Of Specific Investment In Late Night Infrastructure Is Having A Considerable Impact On Trade As Post Midnight Revenue!
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, said: “We acknowledge the commitment to invest in transport, but without specific investment in the night-time…
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Landmark Event Sees Sector Leaders Urge Key MPs to Support Club Culture
The NTIA has worked with Parliament’s Committee on cultural policy, the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, on a set of roundtable discussions with electronic…
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Sunshine and Easter Brighten Up April Drinks Sales
Warm weather, school holidays and Easter combined to make it a bumper first half of April for On Premise drinks sales, CGA by NIQ’s Daily…
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NTIA Celebrates Milestone As International Nightlife Association Gains Full United Nations NGO Status
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has announced its elevation to Full Member status within the Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations in Consultative Relationship within the United…
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