Rising rates, real fearsOver half of the businesses surveyed now expect business rates rises of more than 30%, while almost one in five face hikes

The webinar explored the mounting pressures facing the night-time economy and wider hospitality sector, intensifying after the latest government budget. Operators raised deep concerns about

Statement from Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association: “The Government’s announcement of £800 million to tackle youth unemployment risks missing the point entirely if

A new transitional relief scheme will help businesses manage rates changes from next April. The Welsh Government has announced an additional £116 million of support,

Venues Set to Deliver Major Boost to the Night Time Economy. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup featuring many late-night fixtures due to North American

A nationwide crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour this winter has been launched as police, councils, and businesses unite to protect shoppers, retail workers, and Christmas revellers.  To keep communities safe over the busy Christmas period, police will use hotspot patrols,

Night-time economy businesses across the UK are facing a devastating financial blow from April 2026, as government business rates reforms quietly abolish the 40% Hospitality,

Statement from Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association: “This Budget is a hammer blow to an already fragile night-time economy. Its impact will be

New research from Obsurvant and the Night Time Industries Association reveals a stark picture of Britain’s nightlife under pressure. While people still recognise its cultural and social value — with 65% saying nights out lift their mood and 59% believing it enhances quality of life — rising costs, unsafe streets, and limited late-night transport are preventing many from taking part.

73% feel the Government isn’t supporting the sector, 76% say nights out have become unaffordable, and only 60% feel safe late at night. With 68% stating they would go out more if transport were safer, the findings highlight an urgent need for investment in safety, infrastructure, and affordability to protect the UK’s night-time economy and the culture it sustains.

The latest Night Time Economy Market Monitor reveals a growing split across the UK’s nightlife landscape. Evening-led venues continue to show resilience, growing by 0.8% this quarter, while the late-night sector has declined by another 2.2%. Since 2020, late-night venues are down by 28%, with independent operators hit hardest as rising costs, shifting social habits, and safety concerns reshape demand. Younger adults are choosing earlier, shorter and more purposeful nights out, driving growth in bars and themed experiences while traditional nightclubs continue to shrink. Regional differences are widening too, with Northern cities and Scotland proving more resilient than London. Safety and transport remain the biggest barriers to late-night visits—and fixing them is now critical to the sector’s recovery.

No excuses. Get your house in order. The NTIA and UK Door Security Association have teamed up to cut through the jargon andspell out exactly

Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association: “The latest ONS figures are deeply concerning. A rise in unemployment to 5%, the highest in four years,