Nitrous Oxide To Become Illegal Class C Substance In UK
Photo Credit – Photo-by-Rob-Brewer Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year,…
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The Best Clubs In The UK Have Been Announced By The Campaign For Real Ale
Marden Village Club: National Club of the Year 2022 and Maidstone & Mid Kent CAMRA branch Club of the Year 2023 The best clubs across…
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NTIA Says Government Drugs Policy in the UK is Dangerously Outdated
Following the release of the report released by the Home Affairs Select Committee on Drugs and committee recommendations Michael Kill, CEO of Night Time Industries…
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NTIA Says “Outrage Grows Over Astonishing FTSE 100 CEO Earnings Surge, Fuelling Calls for Economic Fairness”
The new report shows that the FTSE 100 CEO pay increased from £3.38m in 2021 to £3.91m in 2022. Median CEO pay is now 118…
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Cost of Living Crisis Bites as Young People Cut Nights Out
The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact consumer social lives, according to a new survey commissioned by late-night operator REKOM UK. Peter Marks, chairman at Rekom…
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Pub Closures Rise Again in Q2 Surpassing Q1 Record
Pub closures reached their highest level on record in the second quarter of 2023, surpassing the previous record in the first three months of the…
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Nightclub Industry Struggles with Over 100 Independent Nightclubs Lost in Last 12 Months
In the face of an ongoing and relentless wave of cost inflation, the nightclub industry has been dealt a severe blow, with the latest data…
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NTIA Expresses Anger Over the Increase in Alcohol Duty on the Night Time Economy Sector
The Night Time Industries Association, a staunch advocate for businesses and industries, strongly condemns the government’s decision to increase alcohol duty on the night time…
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Alcohol Duty Overall Not Designed To Benefit Scotland’s Independent Pub And Bar Owners, says SLTA
A major overhaul of Britain’s alcohol duty system comes into force from today (1 August) and could have major implications for independent pub and bar…
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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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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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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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Fear One in Four Independent Night Time Economy Businesses at Risk
Despite having the ability to trade, the current cost of operating is placing an insurmountable amount of pressure on businesses, leaving an entire sector in…
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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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