Night

Analysis

Night clubs 'unfortunate, unnoticed casualties' of coronavirus

04-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

While the existential crisis facing night clubs hasn’t occupied as many column inches as the plight of pubs, a number of sector stakeholders believe that lights out for late nights out would change not just the complexion of the hospitality sector, but...

National strategy needed to boost night-time economy, says Portman Group

23-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A national strategic approach is needed to help high streets achieve their potential, the Portman Group’s Local Alcohol Partnerships Group (LAPG) has said.

Industry praise for London's Night Time Commission consultation and support for pubs

21-Feb-2018 By Georgina Townshend

Industry leaders have emphasised the importance of London's late-night hospitality businesses while thanking them for their contribution to the Night Time Commission's call for evidence into London’s night-time economy.

Safe spaces play a vital role in night-time economy

05-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

According to a new report by MAKE Associates, safe spaces play a key role in alleviating pressure on police resources and local accident and emergency departments and could return over £100m per year to the NHS.

'Diverse, multi-generational crowd’ key to thriving night time economy

12-Oct-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Alcohol alone should not be the key focus of a thriving night-time economy (NTE), a new toolkit by the Portman Group has found.

Drunken sexual harassment 'is expected on a night out'

28-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Charity Drinkaware has launched a new campaign called ‘It's OK to Ask' to address the problem of sexual harassment in the night-time economy.

Uber ban could be a threat to London's pubs

27-Sep-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Millions of people who use Uber in the UK's capital after a night down the pub could find their ride home missing, after Transport for London (TfL) informed the company it would not be issued with a private hire operator license after its current...

London mayor’s 24-hour vision aims to boost night-time economy

25-Jul-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pubs in the capital can expect to receive a boost in trade as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged he will plan for the city’s nightlife in the same way he does for daytime activities, as part of a newly launched 24-hour vision for London.

ALMR supports London mayor’s 'agent-of-change' stance

31-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

In response to Sadiq Khan’s consultation on culture and the night-time economy, which recognises the importance of protecting London’s pubs, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has said the 'agent-of-change' principle should...

Licensing

Night Tube and Fabric up for discussion at Licensing Act review

24-Nov-2016 By Liam Coleman

Creating a night-time economy that suits local residents, the Night Tube's impact on London and the effect of pre-loading on crime are all up for discussion at the next session of the House of Lords review of the 2003 Licensing Act.

NIGHT TUBE

London pubs welcome Night Tube despite working hours fears

19-Aug-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Pubs and other hospitality businesses in London largely believe the long-awaited launch of the Night Tube this week will positively affect their businesses, new research claims.

Night-time economy

Five ways to improve the night-time economy

17-May-2016 By Liam Coleman

"Sometimes I’ll start seminars with a game of word association and when I say night-time economy, often what I’ll get back is binge drinking or crime and disorder," Philip Kolvin QC tells the PMA ahead of the release of his report on how to...

Legislation

Can a 'night mayor' save London's pubs?

03-Dec-2015 By Emily Sutherland

It’s no secret that London pubs, and particularly pubs that play live music, are under serious pressure from development.

Licensees hit out against Camden LNL

14-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Two Camden-based licensees have hit out against proposals to introduce a late night levy in the borough, arguing the levy will burden businesses in the area.

Licensing

Hackney Council scraps controversial late night licensing consultation

13-Aug-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Hackney Council has scrapped a consultation into a controversial licensing policy after finding mistakes on an important document.

Newcastle council raises £300k from late night levy

15-May-2015 By Mike Berry

Newcastle council raised more than £300,000 in the first year after introducing a late-night levy, new figures have revealed.

Late-night sector creates trade union

27-Apr-2015 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Sector gets together for positive promotion of industry and halting regulation.

Drinkaware launches campaign to tackle sexual harassment in night time economy

17-Oct-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Drinkaware and the Nottingham Crime & Drug Partnership have joined forces to launch a campaign to address sexual harassment in the night-time economy.

Nominations open for ALMR Late Night Awards

23-May-2014 By James Wallin

Nominations for an award ceremony celebrating excellence in the late-night sector have opened.

Fall in number of councils considering a Late-Night Levy

22-Apr-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The number of licensing authorities in England and Wales considering the introduction a late-night levy has fallen sharply, an annual survey by Poppleston Allen has found.

York Council to meet with trade as part of research into night-time economy

17-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

City of York Council is set to meet with the licensed trade in the New Year to feed into its campaign striving for a “safe and successful” night-time economy.

York begins consultation on late-night levy

08-Aug-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

York City Council has launched a consultation on whether to introduce a late-night levy in the city centre.

The Royal Pier in Aberystwyth is Best Bar None winner 2013

05-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Royal Pier in Aberystwyth, Wales, has been crowned the National Best Bar None (BBN) Winner of 2013.

Diageo National Pubwatch Awards are launched

01-May-2013 By Jordan Chamberlain

The Diageo National Pubwatch Awards have been launched for the second year running.

Northampton pubs face possible EMRO

04-Feb-2013 By Adam Pescod

Northampton Borough Council is to consider whether an early morning restriction order (EMRO) could help tackle the “problems associated with late night drinking” in the town.

New night-time economy body

19-Jan-2011 By John Harrington

Licensees are invited to join a new body that promotes joint action locally to encourage safer and more profitable town centres at night.

'Oldham pub sanctions a success'

20-Nov-2009 By John Harrington

Oldham Council's "electric shock treatment" of licence reviews and the threat of tough sanctions has led to a revival in the night-time economy....

Best Bar None support from Home Office

08-Jun-2007

The Home Office, police and BII have agreed a joint approach to develop the highly successful Best Bar None initiative. The scheme will come under...