Digital ID for Pubgoers in Bid to Boost Hospitality Sector
The UK government is set to modernise the Licensing Act 2003, introducing a legal framework allowing individuals to use smartphones as proof of age when…
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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.
Rising Inflation, Stalling Interest Rates, Looming Recession: Chancellor Urged To Rethink Spring Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to “re-think her budget following last week’s announcement on inflation, the announcement from the Bank of England on Interest…
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UK’s GDP Falls for a Second Consecutive Time
The UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.1% month-on-month in October for the second consecutive time and below expectations of 0.1% growth, and follows…
Read more...75% Of Night Time Economy Staff Fear Budget Tax Raid Could Lead To Job Cuts Or Reduced Shifts NTIA Poll Reveals
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has released the findings of a new poll examining the effects of the upcoming tax increases from the Autumn…
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National Pubwatch Star Awards for Clapham Doormen
National Pubwatch has acknowledged the bravery of two Clapham doormen with Star Awards. The Star Awards were presented to Itua Moses and Wyn Mowatt for…
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Minister Urges Live Music Industry To Introduce Voluntary Ticket Levy To Protect Grassroots Venues
The UK’s live music industry has been urged by the government to join forces to help safeguard the future of the grassroots music sector. In…
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UK Clubs Will Be Extinct After Last Night Out On 31.12.2029 Government Warned
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today issued a grave warning to the public: the UK’s vibrant nightclub scene, once the heartbeat of our…
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Manchester Pub Reopens Following Transformational £200,000 Refurbishment
The Firbank, a thriving community pub on Firbank Road in Wythenshawe, Manchester, reopened on Tuesday 22nd October following a transformational investment of £200,000 from community…
Read more...Seven Out Of Ten Night-Time Businesses Face Collapse Without Urgent Business Rates Relief Extension
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is sounding the alarm as the sector faces an unprecedented crisis, with 7 out of 10 businesses either barely…
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Revolution Bars Group Changes Name to the Revel Collective
Revolution Bars Group has changed its name as it moves forward following recent restructuring. The group which operates of 60 bars trading under the Revolucion…
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Wetherspoon Sales Increase 5.7% As Revenue Tops £2bn
Pub group JD Wetherspoon has revealed that strong customer demand helped boost revenues. Total sales in FY24 were £2,036 million, an increase of 5.7%, compared…
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Birmingham to Host Pioneering Night Time Economy Summit, Showcasing the City’s Nightlife and Cultural Scene
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced that the Night Time Economy Summit 2025 will take place in Birmingham at Hockley Social Club from…
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London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé To Stand Down After Eight Years
Sadiq Khan’s night czar Amy Lamé will stand down from her role at City Hall after eight years in the job. Ms Lamé, will leave…
Read more...NTIA Calls On Home Secretary To Reevaluate Security Business Licensing
The Night-Time Industry Association (NTIA) is calling on the government to introduce urgent reform in light of the recent individual licensing data obtained through the…
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Licensed Premises Urged To Act Now On Anti-Terrorism Measures
THE owners of licensed premises in the UK are being urged to act swiftly to increase security and anti-terrorism measures as the new ‘Martyn’s Law’…
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