NTIA
Coverage explores the work of the UK’s leading trade body representing night-time economy businesses, including late-night bars, clubs, live venues, and drink-led hospitality operators. Reporting includes policy advocacy on licensing, business rates, public safety, and workforce challenges; campaign activity during the COVID-19 recovery; and leadership commentary on government engagement. Insight is tailored for operators, landlords, and suppliers following regulatory change, nightlife strategy, and representation for after-hours venues.
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryFeatures
Is clubbing dead for Gen-Z?
Clubbing as we know it might be going the way of disco in the UK due to the majority of its participants – young people aged between 18 and 30 – going out less than they did a year ago, or so says a new study conducted by Obsurvant on…
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10 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Number of late-night hospitality venues falls by 2.8% in 2024
Britain’s late-night hospitality sector had a total of 2,264 nightclubs, late-night bars and casinos at the end of 2024, spelling a reduction of 2.8% in a year and 25.2% less than pre-pandemic, according to CGA by NIQ’s first edition of the Night Time Economy Market Monitor. Nightclubs have borne the…
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Nov- 2024 -8 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/11/24
Krispy Kreme has seen Q3 losses widen to $16m (£12.9m), up from a loss of $2.1m (£1.7m) in the previous year, as the UK market underperformed over the period. It comes as net revenues fell by 6.8% to $379.9m (£305.9m), down from $407.4m (£328.2m). Despite this, organic sales rose by…
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8 NovemberTrade Associations
UKH welcomes ‘short-term’ fix of interest rates cut
UKHospitality has welcomed the Bank of England’s interest rates cut from 5% to 4.75%, saying it is “positive news in the short-term”, particularly those still struggling with pandemic debt repayments, and consumer confidence. However, the trade body said it believes the benefits of this cut is overshadowed by the looming…
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Aug- 2024 -29 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/08/24
The IoH has become a partner of the BoE’s banknote checking scheme, a free scheme for companies to protect their business from counterfeit banknotes and stay up-to-date on the latest banknote news. The institute has become a partner to help ensure its members and wider hospitality industry don’t fall victim…
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29 AugustTrade Associations
NTIA boss criticises proposed outdoor smoking ban
Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) CEO Michael Kill has accused the government of pushing the country towards a “nanny state” over a proposed ban of smoking outside certain venues. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that ministers are looking at banning smoking in a variety of places, including pub gardens,…
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 02/07/24
Euros and Father’s Day boosted beer sales by 18% in the week ended 22 June. The upswing also helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This marks a turnaround for the sector following four consecutive weeks…
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2 JulyTrade Associations
Politicians must fix cultural divide to earn trust, NTIA says
The NTIA has called on political leaders to bridge the cultural divide for the nightlife and hospitality industry to regain their trust, saying that the sector cannot trust leaders who “seem utterly out of touch with the fabric of contemporary society”. This comes as the association maintains its stance that…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/06/24
The NTIA has asked the new government to appoint a NTE minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. Such a move would restore confidence within the sector, demonstrating…
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21 JuneTrade Associations
NTIA urges new govt to appoint night time economy minister
The NTIA has called on the incoming government to appoint a night time economy (NTE) minister to “safeguard the future of nightlife”. This comes as the night time economy is struggling to meet global standards, the trade body has said, due to a lack of dedicated representation and leadership. While…
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