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Government and Rail Industry say ‘Enough’ to Sexual Harassment on Trains
Sexual harassment on public transport will be tackled as part of a new campaign to drive up reporting of harassment on trains and support victims.

Government Has Created Its Own Youth Unemployment Crisis Through Anti Employment Taxation Says NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association warns that government tax policy and rising employment costs are directly driving youth unemployment higher by discouraging businesses from recruiting.

NTIA Warns Tube Strike Disruption Will Deliver Another Heavy Blow to London’s Hospitality and Night Time Economy
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) expressed serious concern over the impact of today’s 24hr London Underground strike action which started at midnight last night, warning that hospitality,

IPSA launches first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to frontline professionals
International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has launched its own podcast series dedicated to frontline security officers recounting their experiences in their roles, the first-of-its-kind for

Nightlife Article #131: Four Decades in Sound: Why Protecting Hearing Became My Life’s Work.. with Listen for Life!
Read the Article on LinkedIn Read more Nightlife articles Guest Blog by Robert Shepherd Clinical Audiologist / Chair WHF Sub Group on Venues When I

NTIA UK and International Nightlife Association Lead Cross-Territory Collaboration with Launch of Benidorm Nightlife and “Enjoy Nightlife Safely” Campaign
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA UK), alongside the International Nightlife Association (INA) and Spain Nightlife, has welcomed the official launch of the Benidorm Nightlife Association, marking a

Young Voters Put Nightlife On The Ballot: 2 in 3 Say Support For The Night Time Economy Would Influence Their Vote Says NTIA Poll
As local and devolved elections approach, 1 in 3 say they can’t afford a night out despite overwhelming backing for the sector. Britain’s young voters

1 In 3 Can’t Afford A Night Out: Despite 85% Of 18-35 Year Old’s Backing Nightlife As Costs and Taxes Bite
Young people still want to go out, but cost of living pressures and rising costs are shutting them out. Britain’s young people haven’t fallen out

NTIA Welcomes Royal Assent of Crime and Policing Bill Introducing the Long Awaited New Spiking Offence
Statement from Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association The Night Time Industries Association welcomes this significant and long-awaited milestone in the collective effort to

Mayor announces tech pioneer Baroness Lane-Fox as Chair of new London AI and Jobs Taskforce
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced that pioneering technology entrepreneur Baroness Martha Lane-Fox has been appointed Chair of his new London AI

Fresh Wave of Tube Strike Chaos Deepens Uncertainty as Nightlife Battles Rising Costs Crisis
A new cycle of planned Tube strikes is adding further uncertainty to London’s night-time economy, at a time when businesses are already grappling with a

The NTIA welcomes the publication of the Independent Fan-Led Review of Live and Electronic Music
The Fan-Led Review for Live and Electronic Music is now available on the UK Parliament Website: NTIA CEO Michael Kill Says: “The Night Time Industries

Heaven Nightclub Case Outcome Exposes Fault Lines in Licensing System, Says NTIA
Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association “Today’s developments, in Westminster Magistrates Court, following the December 2024 licence review of Heaven Nightclub, represent a significant moment, not

Breaking the glass ceiling: The definitive guide to women in leadership in the night-time economy
Recently, at the NTIA Summit, the panel session Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Night-time Economy offered a stark and necessary examination of the systemic barriers women

Women in Hospitality – Leadership, Resilience & Belonging
Explore leadership, resilience and belonging for women in hospitality with Anna Sebastian and Professor Jane Burns. Women are shaping the future of hospitality, yet many

In-house Door Staff vs Using a Security Agency
Why employing door staff increases a business’s risks. Many of our nightclub and bar clients have brought to our attention that they are considering employing

Public voting period for The World’s 100 Best Clubs™ 2026 list is open
A message from our partners, the International Nightlife Association, 646 venues from 76 countries will compete for a place on this prestigious 2026 ranking, with

NTIA Comments on New Martyn’s Law Home Office Update
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association and Chair of the UK Door Security Association, stated: “The release of the guidance for the Terrorism

EXTRA TIME FOR PUBS AS OPENING HOURS EXTENDED FURTHER FOR WORLD CUP
Even more pubs and bars will open later for every FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 knockout match featuring England or Scotland. Pubs and football fans are set for another boost as

Nightlife Article #119: Will AI and Robots Ever Replace Bartenders?
Read the article on LinkedIn Read more NightLife Articles Walk into a sleek airport lounge, a futuristic hotel bar, or even certain high-end venues in

Nightlife Article #118: Independent Nightlife in Exeter: Why Spaces Like Move & Bomba Still Matter
Read the article on LinkedIn Read more NightLife Articles Guest Writer: Ed Oliver from Move & Bomba Exeter Across the UK, we’re seeing the independent

Security Apprenticeship Cuts Risk Undermining UK Public Safety as Martyn’s Law Demands Grow
The UK’s security and night-time economy sectors have issued a stark warning that the removal of Level 2 and Level 3 security apprenticeships risks creating

Nightlife Article #117: Why the Underground Scene Will Never Die…
For decades, the underground scene has existed just beneath the surface of mainstream nightlife. Hidden in basements, warehouses, DIY venues and temporary pop-ups, it continues

New law to crack down on sex-based harassment in public
Everyone will be safer to walk the streets freely without fear of public sexual harassment after the Government brought in a powerful new law today