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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Night Life
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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Parklife Founder Sacha Lord & NTIA Reject Home Office Denial Of Drug Testing U-Turn
Nightlife entrepreneur Sacha Lord and the Night Time Industries Association have rejected claims by the Home Office that they have not reversed their policy on…
Read more...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Despite outdated evidence and opposition from the sector, the Home Office has confirmed today that the late night levy will be extended to: Allow local…
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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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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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8 in 10 Night-Time Businesses “On a Knife Edge” Survey Reveals
A NTIA a flash poll of its members assessing the current and new energy relief scheme announced by the Government and the projected impacts on…
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