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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May- 2024 -9 MayPubs and Bars
Pubs granted extended hours for Euros
The government has announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open till 1am should either England or Scotland make the semi finals of this summer’s European Championship. The decision will only cover venues in England and Wales as Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own licensing laws. Home Secretary…
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1 MayBusiness
Administration cases within hospitality double, NTIA finds
The hospitality and night-time economy sectors have experienced a significant increase in businesses going into administration, a recent report by Shakespeare Martineau for the NTIA has revealed. The year-to-date data for April 2023 to March 2024 was concerning, with 193 administrations in the hospitality and night time economy industries accounting…
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Apr- 2024 -8 AprilTrade Associations
Latest travel strike widens industry losses to over £5bn, NTIA says
The Night Time Industries Association’s CEO, Michael Kill, has warned that the latest transport strike action has widened hospitality sector revenue losses to more than £5bn. News follows the recent industrial action announced by the ASLEF union and London Underground, which ran from 5 April until today (8 April) and…
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Mar- 2024 -20 MarchTrade Associations
NTIA and Institute of Hospitality confirm strategic partnership
The Institute of Hospitality has announced its partnership with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), with the aim that the collaboration will assist both member organisations in better supporting their members on key industry issues. The organisations said the tie up comes with the hospitality profession “still under economic pressure,…
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8 MarchTrade Associations
Spring Budget tells hospitality ‘you are on your own’, says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association has voiced profound disappointment over the lack of substantial support for the sector in the Spring Budget, characterising the chancellor’s message as ‘you are on your own’. In the wake of the Spring Budget announcement on 6 March, the NTIA has emphasised the dire economic…
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Feb- 2024 -20 FebruaryTrade Associations
NTIA and IoH join forces on hospitality survival campaign
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and Institute of Hospitality (IoH) have announced they are joining forces on the Leave No One Behind campaign. The campaign is aimed at advocating for the survival and recovery of their collective membership of over 20,000 businesses in the UK. The united campaign comes…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryPubs and Bars
NTIA accuses Government of systematically closing nightlife
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has accused the Government of systematically closing nightlife following the news of the Rekom Group calling in administrators. Rekom, which owns the Atik and Pryzm brands, said any restructure of the business could see some of its well-known nightclubs shut for good. As a…
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Dec- 2023 -20 DecemberTrade Associations
NTIA ‘disappointed’ in govt omission of new spiking offence
The Night Time Industries Association has expressed “deep disappointment” at the omission of spiking as a specific crime by the government. According to the association, the update in this measure falls “significantly short” of expectations, considering the gravity and far-reaching impact of this criminal activity. The association emphasised the importance…
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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberPubs and Bars
One fifth of night time businesses face collapse, NTIA warns
One fifth of night time economy businesses face collapse before January without government support in the Autumn Statement, according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Almost three quarters (72%) of businesses stated that they were barely breaking even or making a loss. Over half (55%) of the businesses polled…
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberPubs and Bars
Night time economy loses £3.5bn to strikes
The night time economy has lost out on £3.5bn as a result of strikes by members of the RMT and ASLEF according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Alongside this, the NTIA believes that these losses could double if the industrial action continues into the festive season. The news…
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