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Professional Recognition Awards launched by hospitality’s global professional body
After successfully completing a pilot programme with funding from the Savoy Educational Trust, the Institute of Hospitality has launched its first Professional Recognition Awards (PRAs), to
Nineteen Semi-finalists Have Made the Shortlist for This Year’s Restaurant Manager of the Year Competition, Sponsored by the Hari London and the Hotel Café Royal.
The competition now in its 15th year, will culminate with the semi-final taking place on Friday 28 February 2025 at The Hotel Cafe Royal. When all the semi-finalists will
Britain Working at Pace to Curb Rising Synthetic Drugs Threat
More than 20 dangerous substances banned today, including xylazine, as efforts stepped up to combat the increasing drug threat and make our streets safer. Through
NOWIE’S NEW RESEARCH INITIATIVE AIMS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN IN EVENTS
THE NETWORK OF WOMEN IN EVENTS APPEALS TO SURVEY PARTICIPANTS AS THEY REVEAL PIONEERING RESEARCH PROJECT The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has today
Drumsheds Hearing Should Never Have Escalated to Such a Contentious Point Says NTIA
NTIA comment following the Drumsheds licensing hearing outcome, where Enfield Council approved the continued operation at full capacity of Drumsheds, which is one of London’s
The Drinks Trust launches £1m campaign “Face It Together” to support industry colleagues
The Drinks Trust, the drinks hospitality industry charity, is proud to launch its most ambitious campaign yet, Face It Together, with the goal of raising
Home Office Requests Review of Ketamine Classification
he government will seek expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to become a Class A substance, after illegal use of the drug reached record levels in year
The INA Becomes an NGO Member With Consultative Status of the UN
We are proud to announce that, following the most recent Board meeting of the United Nations’ Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United
Nightclub Closures Down 32.7% Since 2020, But Recovery Threatened by April Tax Raid, Says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today released figures showing a 32.7% decline in the total activity of the UK’s nightclub sector since March
Billions Lost and Counting: New Rail Strikes for 2025 Expose Government’s Lack of Control Says NTIA
As the UK enters 2025, passengers and businesses are bracing for yet another wave of rail strikes, with Avanti West Coast services cancelled on key
First wave of UK music venues complete training to tackle sexual harassment in NTE
Staff from six UK music venues in the Midlands have received training to recognise and tackle sexual harassment and violence in their businesses and the
Finishing touches added to The Complex Burton ahead of official launch
https://thecomplexburton.com Culture, entertainment, music, and nightlife fans and industry professionals in the UK Midlands are celebrating the arrival of new multi-genre and multi-use venue, The
Billion-pound Funding Boost For Police To Keep Streets Safe
Police across England and Wales will be given a £1 billion boost, as the government takes action to restore neighbourhood policing and make our streets
75% of Night Time Economy Staff Fear Budget Tax Raid Could Lead to Job Cuts or Reduced Shifts NTIA Poll Reveals
New Poll Sheds Light on Staff and Consumer Perspectives Within the Night Time Economy The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has released the findings of
More Bobbies On The Beat As PM Puts People’s Priorities First
Every neighbourhood will have a named, contactable police officer in their community, dealing with local issues, as PM puts more police on the street at
Bold Promises, Grim Reality: Night-Time Economy Left in the Dark
Image credit: Simon Dawson Michael Kill, CEO of Night Time Industries Association comments on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s speech: “Today’s speech from Prime Minister
Scottish Government must provide Business Rates Relief Support to prevent Collapse of Night-Time Economy
December 2nd, 2024 The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) Scotland is issuing a stark warning: Without urgent action in this week’s budget, many of our
Major New Venue And Club To Open On Historic Site In UK’s ‘Brewing Capital’
The Complex Burton, a club, event and music venue, revitalises a 2000-capacity landmark heritage building at the centre of Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire A landmark heritage building in the centre
Moth Club Faces Second Building Planning Application
Why this petition matters Two separate planning proposals have been submitted to Hackney Council, to develop a block of Flats on Morning Lane. Both developments,
PM Pledges Joint Action To Keep Women and Girls Safe at Night
Police chiefs, industry executives and transport bosses must work together to keep women and girls safe, the Prime Minster will urge when he convenes leaders
Night Time Boss: New Anti-Social Behaviour Powers Are Useless Without More Police
Following the Announcement from the Home Office that there will be a new powers for Policing in the form of Respect Orders “While we welcome
Communities and Nightlife Suffer As Energy Companies Prosper Following OFGEM Energy 1.2% Price Cap Increase
Statement from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA): “The 1.2% increase in the energy price cap announced by Ofgem today for
Unique project advancing live music mapping technology spearheaded by University of Liverpool
Academics from across the University of Liverpool have secured a substantial Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Catalyst grant for a new groundbreaking project which
NTIA to Host Europe’s Largest Night Time Economy Summit in Birmingham, February 2025
Birmingham is set to host Europe’s largest gathering of the night-time economy community at the highly anticipated Night Time Economy Summit 2025! Taking place at