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The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Coming into force – 1st April 2024 EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Regulations) These Regulations amend the National Minimum Wage Regulations
2 February 2024
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Councils Reduce Library and Culture Spend by Almost £500M Since 2010, New Analysis Shows
New analysis from the County Councils Network (CCN) found that in 2010-11 – the beginning of austerity – councils in England budgeted to spend almost
2 February 2024
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NIO: UK Government Welcomes Request by the Dup Leader to Recall Northern Ireland Assembly
The statement follows the request made by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to recall the NI Assembly and work with the other parties. The Secretary of State
1 February 2024
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New Night Safety Bus Comes to Camden
Camden Council has launched a new Safety Hub bus to provide a safe space for anyone who needs help or support during a night out.
1 February 2024
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Security Industry Authority: 6 in 10 UK Adults Have Trust and Confidence in Private Security Professionals
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has released new research on public trust and confidence in the private security industry, carried out by BMG Research. Today
31 January 2024
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NTIA Raises Alarm Over Industrial Action’s Impact on Night Time Economy as Businesses Filing for Administration Surge by 22%
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), an organisation representing night-time businesses, is deeply concerned about the recent industrial action announced by the ASLEF union. The
30 January 2024
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HoC Women and Equalities Committee: Misogyny in Music
Women pursuing careers in music face “endemic” misogyny and discrimination in a sector dominated by self-employment and gendered power imbalances, the Women and Equalities Committee
30 January 2024
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UK Music: This Is Music Reveals Music Industry Delivers £4BN Exports Boost to UK Economy
UK Music released its annual economic report, This Is Music 2023, which outlines the huge economic contribution the UK music industry makes to the economy.
30 January 2024
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Arts Council England Update: Launch of New Grassroots Music Fund
Exciting news for the grassroots music community! The Arts Council England has announced the next phase in the rollout of the new Government-supported Supporting Grassroots
30 January 2024
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NTIA Applauds the Launch of the UK’s First Regular Drug Checking Service in Bristol
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, applauds the forthcoming launch of the UK’s first regular drug checking service in Bristol this month.
26 January 2024
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Consultation Launch: Alcohol Licensing – Digital Identity, Technology and Remote Sales
The Government has launched a consultation on whether to allow digital identities and technology to play a role in age verification for alcohol sales, as
24 January 2024
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CAMRA: Independent Breweries and Pub Consumers Call for the Chancellor to Increase Draught Relief to 20%
Increasing Draught Relief to 20% in the Chancellor’s Budget would provide the adrenaline shot the pubs and brewery sector needs to succeed, according to representatives
24 January 2024
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Licensing Hours Extensions Bill: Second Reading
The Licensing Hours Extensions Bill (Emma Lewell-Buck (Lab, South Shields)) was read at Second Reading in the Commons on Friday, 19th January 2024. The full,
22 January 2024
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NTIA Says Government Must Cut VAT for All Businesses to Save the Night Time Economy from Collapse
The Night Time Economy, a crucial sector in the UK, is facing an urgent crisis and requires immediate support from the government. In the upcoming
22 January 2024
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BBPA: Over 500 Pubs Close in 2023 as Sector Calls on Chancellor for Action in Spring Budget
Depressing figures have been released by the British Beer and Pub Association showing that 2023 was another year that saw pubs close across the United Kingdom, with
20 January 2024
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Scottish Government: Scotland’s Draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030 – Consultation
Overview Through this consultation we set out our proposals for the Circular Economy and Waste Route Map to 2030, our strategic plan to deliver Scotland’s
18 January 2024
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Portman Group: Portman Group Launches First Industry Wide Alcohol Alternatives Guidance for Packaging and Marketing
Today, the Portman Group launches the first industry wide and freely available Alcohol Alternatives Guidance for packaging and marketing to help producers ensure alcohol alternative
17 January 2024
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Scottish Government: Visitor Levy Legislation Passes First Stage
Bill to help councils invest in local tourism. Legislation which would give councils the power to introduce a visitor levy to raise funding for local
17 January 2024
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NTIA Accuses Government of Systematically Closing Nightlife
Says Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industry Association: “The Night Time Industry Association is deeply concerned about the potential placement of some businesses within
16 January 2024
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Scottish Government: Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill Stage One: Public Finance Minister’s statement
Statement by Tom Arthur, Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance to the Scottish Parliament on 16 January 2024. Thank you, Presiding Officer. Before I
16 January 2024