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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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustTrade Associations
NTIA criticises London ULEZ expansion over midnight threshold
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has criticised London’s expanding ULEZ scheme over its “poorly conceived” midnight threshold and the removal of day travel passes. According to the association, these decisions “underscored a shocking lack of consideration” for the city’s workforce. While the NTIA acknowledges the significance of embracing environmental…
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14 AugustFeatures
The decline and bounceback of the night time economy
Recent data from CGA has shown that Britain has lost over 100 independent night time venues in the last year and has seen a 31% decline in the total number of night time venues between June 2020 and June 2023. This paints a bleak picture for an industry that is…
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14 AugustPubs and Bars
Sunak steps in to save off-site sales
Pubs and bars in the UK will be able to continue selling takeaway pints after a personal intervention from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The rules were introduced in July 2020 and allowed pubs to sell takeaway pints without permission from the local council. These rules were set to expire on…
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7 AugustFeatures
The industry reacts to the new alcohol duty hike
Last Tuesday (1 August), the significant shake-up of alcohol taxation arrived, meaning that tax is now levied based on a drink’s strength. This means that the overall duty on most wines and spirits have increased, while taxes on lower alcohol drinks and most sparkling wines have fallen. The changes, which…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JunePubs and Bars
High inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association has said that high inflation is still impacting the night time economy and consumer spending. The trade association believes that despite the warm weather and three bank holidays last month operating costs and consumers tightening their belts have affected the sector. This comes after it…
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May- 2022 -31 MayPeople
NTIA names Sacha Lord as chair
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) board has unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as chair of the board of directors. Lord has worked with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years.…
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Jan- 2022 -17 JanuaryFeatures
Is technology the key to creating a safer nightlife?
While the re-opening of nightlife across the UK has been welcomed across the country, it has been accompanied by an alarming increase in the number of reports of drink spiking. Since October, increased awareness and scrutiny has been placed on the issue, driven by protests and boycotts such as Big…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberPubs and Bars
NTIA and Zapaygo launch safeguarding feature
The Night Time Industries Association and preferred partner Zapaygo, one of the UK’s leading order and pay apps, has launched its‘ Ask for Angela’ feature, to be available across all their venues as part of the broader safeguarding initiative available to businesses. They said that this initiative is one of…
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Apr- 2021 -7 AprilCoronavirus
Scotland’s night time economy leaders call for more financial assistance
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) Scotland has published a letter, pleading with the Scottish government for greater financial support for the sector and a clearer path out of lockdown. In the letter, the trade group warned of the industry’s “Armageddon” as it criticised the “unfair treatment” the sector has…
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Jan- 2021 -12 JanuaryCoronavirus
MPs launch inquiry into night time economy
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the night time economy has commenced an urgent enquiry into the effects of Covid-19 on the industry. The group’s inquiry is being led by Jeff Smith MP, and has asked for evidence from those involved in the industry on what challenges the sector faces…
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