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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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 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/03/24
BM Caterers has won contracts worth more than £10m over the last six months, with clients across the legal, investment, real estate and media sectors. The group’s new clients include global real estate investor, developer and manager Hines, law firm Lewis Silkin, and power tools business STIHL. The NTIA has…
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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 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 20/02/24
NTIA and IoH are joining forces on the Leave No One Behind campaign, which 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 ahead of the Spring Budget, due to be announced on 6 March…
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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 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 17/01/24
UKH has been ‘encouraged’ by news that job vacancies have fallen by 35,000 within 2023, according to new figures from the ONS. While current vacancies still remain “far higher” than pre-pandemic levels, UKH believes reforms to the apprenticeships levy and addressing the cost burden for employers can ensure vacancies continue…
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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 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 20/12/23
November saw a 4% rise in delivery sales but a 6% dip in takeaways among top managed restaurant groups, according to CGA data. Deliveries now constitute 61% of orders, up from 52% a year ago, with takeaways and click-and-collect accounting for 39%. Though there’s been consistent growth, it has slowed…
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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 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/11/23
The NTIA warned that one-fifth of night-time businesses might collapse by January without government support. Over 70% are barely breaking even or running at a loss. Independent businesses make up over half, with 95% calling for a VAT cut and 78% urging an extension of pandemic-era business rates relief. Michael…
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