Night Time Economy

Thousands of night-time firms call for support

05-Sep-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than 6,000 letters have been sent to MPs from night-time economy and hospitality businesses, demanding emergency support as the sector battles the energy crisis.

Night-time economy at risk of 'collapsing'

30-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The UK’s night-time economy is at risk of collapsing in the coming months amid soaring energy costs, the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has stated.

Reopening nightclubs 'key' to regenerating high street

29-Jun-2022 By Rebecca Weller

UK’s late-night economy harbours “an abundance of resilience and entrepreneurial spirit”, having a huge part to play in the regeneration of high streets and towns nationwide, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Equality and inclusion key to recovery, as night-time workforce side-lined in pandemic

13-Apr-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Leading night-time economy advisers joined forces to discuss the economic, cultural and community value of the night-time sector at the Night Time Economy Summit in Bristol last Friday (8 April 2022).

‘Firms can plan with some certainty’ after Welsh rules relaxed

11-Feb-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The announcement from Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford to scrap Covid Passes and masks from next week has been welcomed by the trade.

Night-time businesses see operating costs rocket by a quarter

08-Feb-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Night-time businesses have seen a 26% rise in total operating costs in the past year, a survey conducted by the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.

Rekom UK CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ for post-Plan B trade

20-Jan-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Despite a rocky festive trading period, Rekom UK chief executive Peter Marks was “excited” for a future free from Plan B restrictions, and said young people should be celebrated for their responsibility.

Covid Passes for nightclubs come into force today

15-Dec-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Proof of vaccine status or a negative lateral flow test is in place today (Wednesday 15 December) after MPs voted in favour of the move last night (Tuesday 14 December).

Government has left hospitality facing '12 days of misery'

14-Dec-2021 By Rebecca Weller

The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has called on the Government to urgently provide hospitality businesses with financial support through the Omicron wave of the pandemic as it estimated footfall had fallen by 30% since last Thursday, and the...

Sector once again scapegoated

09-Dec-2021 By Ed Bedington

So with the whiff of scandal in the air the Government lurches into distraction - sorry I mean action - to announce the launch of Plan B.

Covid Passes would put ‘completely unjustified burden’ on Welsh hospitality

08-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Welsh Government have proposed a potential introduction of an “impractical and wholly unworkable” Covid Pass system at hospitality venues, prompting legal backlash from operators.

Club owner calls for support rather than contempt for late-night sector

03-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The late-night sector, which is “still in recovery mode” from lockdown, is treated with “contempt” and a “lack of support” from Government and local councils, said the co-owner of the Soho-based Phoenix Arts Club.

NTIA launches legal action against Scottish Government over Covid passports

23-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is launching a legal challenge against the Scottish Government over its lack of consultation on vaccination passports.

'Couldn't be more welcome' nightclub bosses delighted with passport scrap

13-Sep-2021 By Ed Bedington

“What a relief” is the reaction from the UK nightclub bosses to the news the Government has announced a U-turn on its decision to enforce Covid passports on the sector.

£750m insurance scheme for events revealed by Government

09-Aug-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The Government and Lloyds have teamed up to provide , which will see the Government act as a ‘reinsurer’.

PM's about-face on night club vaccine passports branded 'shambolic'

20-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

The night-time sector has hit back at the Government after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced proof of a double Covid jab would be made mandatory for club goers as of September.

Security staff shortages 'accident waiting to happen'

16-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A shortage of door staff runs the risk of endangering revellers on their first night out in over a year when clubs reopen, according to night-time economy bosses.

Most night-time businesses won’t use vaccine passports, snap poll finds

15-Jul-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Eight in 10 (82.7%) late-night operators won’t ask guests to prove their vaccination status for entry into their venues, a survey has found.

Young people eager for clubbing return with 20% planning 'ASAP'

13-Jul-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Almost all young Brits (94.3%) plan to visit late-night venues once restrictions are completely lifted and nightclubs allowed to reopen, a survey has revealed.

MA'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘I’d love to see the media brought into the Covid-19 public inquiry’

09-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Rekom UK’s Peter Marks to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Treasury remains tight-lipped on furlough flexibility

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The Treasury has been reticent to confirm whether it is considering excluding some businesses from the upcoming changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).

Sacha Lord threatens legal action over 19 July delay

18-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A coalition of more than 45 hospitality and events bosses have written to the Prime Minister threatening legal action if 19 July’s reopening is pushed back.

Opinion – Pride 2021

‘Nights out should be about fun and freedom, not fear’

14-Jun-2021 By Aliyah Rawat, associate trainer, Good Night Out Campaign

As a London-based trainer for Good Night Out Campaign (GNO), an event producer and DJ, I have seen first-hand the precarious position Covid-19 restrictions has placed the industry in.

New licensing regulations 'positive news' for sector

10-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Amendments to licensing regulations for England and Wales have been welcomed by sector bosses, who say the new measures will help pubs recover from the pandemic.

Vaccine passport plans 'killed off'

03-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Government plans to legally enforce ‘vaccine passports’ for large events have reportedly been dropped to the delight of night life bosses.

Calls for swift return of night tube to aid night time economy

20-Apr-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The late night sector has voiced concerns over the delayed return of London’s night tube service.

Deltic Group 'put up for sale'

02-Nov-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Late-night operator Deltic Group has launched a merger and acquisition process in a bid to help its future, The Morning Advertiser understands.

Covid-19 accreditation scheme to support safe reopening of Nottingham's night-time venues

07-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

Nottingham’s night spots will receive mystery visits as well as social media and review site checks under the city’s new Covid-19 Aware Nightlife Accreditation Scheme.

Half of operators seen 60% drop in revenue since curfew started

06-Oct-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 55% of businesses have reported a further drop in revenue of two fifths (60%) since new restrictions and the 10pm curfew was enforced at the end of last month (24 September), a new study has revealed.

Opinion

Rather than divides, we will need togetherness on ‘Independence Day’

22-May-2020 By Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester

Another confusing, turbulent and depressing week has passed for the industry as we bumble through this pandemic.

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Apply for United We Stream’s £260,000 Covid-19 relief fund

04-May-2020 By Stuart Stone

Pubs, bars and music venues in Greater Manchester can now apply for additional Covid-19 funding after the region’s live gig platform, United We Stream, raised more than a quarter of a million pounds in its first month.

Late night sector

Night economy important 'but needs to be safe', government states

25-Apr-2016 By Ed Bedington

The night time economy is important but it needs to be safe and that requires working in partnership, according to the Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime Prevention.

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.

Southampton City Council approves late-night levy

18-Sep-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

Southampton City Council is the seventh local authority to rubber-stamp proposals for a late-night levy.

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.

London pubs back proposals for extended Tube service at weekends

31-Jan-2013 By Adam Pescod

London publicans have backed Transport for London’s (TfL) proposals to extend Tube services until 2am on a Friday and Saturday night from 2015, with some suggesting they may look at longer opening hours.

Leisure and sport industry can create 100,000 jobs

10-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The sport and leisure industry can create a further 100,000 jobs by 2014 with Government support, claims the Business In Sport & Leisure chief executive Dominic Harrison.

Cafes should open later as 'alternative to pubs', says report

12-Aug-2010

A leading trade figure has hit out at plans to encourage cafes and shops to open later in Edinburgh, as an "alternative to pubs". An Edinburgh City...