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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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 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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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 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/09/23
The City Pub Group reported a 14% increase in like-for-like sales to £31.7m in the first half of 2023, up from £26.1m in the same period in 2022. Despite inflationary pressures, the pub operator’s adjusted EBITDA remained steady at £3.3m, slightly below the £3.4m reported in H1 2022. The company…
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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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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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