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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Home Office Launches Consultation into Late-Night Levy Charges
The Home Office has launched a consultation into late-night levy charges ahead of changes aimed at increasing its use by local authorities. The consultation is…
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Enjoy Dry Jan and Support Your Local with More Alcohol-Free Beers at the Bar Than Ever Before
With 85% of pubs now serving alcohol-free beers the British Beer and Pub Association is urging people to get out, banish the January blues and…
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Christmas Campaign to Save Hospitality Supported by Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham
Greater Manchester’s ‘Give the Gift of Going Out’ initiative has now been joined by over 130 restaurants and bars across the city-region and has been…
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New Report Shows Government Underestimates True Value of Club Culture in the UK
With recent reports stating that 1 in 3 Nightclubs are at risk of closing in the coming months, the NTIA and AFEM have expressed concern…
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