
Security Updates

Black Lives in Music CEO Joins Chancellor and Deputy Prime Minister at Hospitality and Leisure Roundtable
Charisse Beaumont, Chief Executive of Black Lives in Music (BLiM), today joined the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and

545 Venues from 73 Countries Will Compete for a Place on the World’s 100 Best Clubs™ List
An update from the International Nightlife Association: As we recently informed, this year’s competition is more global than ever, with the United States (85),

IMS is proud to announce that Maria May will receive the IMS Legends Award 2025
IMS is proud to announce that Maria May will receive the IMS Legends Award 2025, recognising her outstanding contribution to electronic music culture. The award will be

NTIA Issues Open Letter to London Borough Leaders Urging Immediate Support for Al Fresco Dining and Nightlife Revival
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today issued an urgent open letter to the Chief Executives and Leaders of all London boroughs, calling for

Neighbourhood Policing Should Be a Constant, Not a Comeback says NTIA
Response to government announcement on the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee Statement from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association: “We welcome the government’s renewed focus

Great Escape Conferrence: Skin of Skunk Anansie Announced as Speaker
PLUS NEW SPEAKERS FROM BBC, WARNER MUSIC, UK MUSIC, BEGGARS GROUP AND MANY MORE The Great Escape Conferrence is thrilled to announce pioneering rock artist


When a team clicks, you feel it.
When I joined the NTIA, I knew I was stepping into something important. What I didn’t expect was just how much I’d genuinely enjoy being

NTIA Welcomes the Government’s calls for ‘last orders’ on red tape choking pubs, clubs, and restaurants in major boost to the British night out!
NTIA CEO Michael Kill Joins Expert Panel to Drive Licensing Reform for Night Time Economy Businesses The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is pleased to

Landmark anti-terror legislation Martyn’s Law gains Royal Assent
Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to attacks as landmark legislation known as Martyn’s Law gained Royal Assent and became law today

Ask For Clive’s Pub Pride Returns This May – Partnering with NTIA to Champion Inclusive, Safe Venues
Ask for Clive, the renowned equality charity dedicated to fostering inclusion within hospitality venues, has partnered with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) to launch Pub

HMRC Cracks Down on Tax Compliance in the Security Sector
Over 12,000 security companies across the UK are receiving letters from HMRC this week as part of a major drive to tackle exploitation, fraud and

Government turns back on Sector – Industry Faces Crisis as April Tax Hikes Bite Warns NTIA
Businesses across the country are bracing for a financial blow as the Government moves ahead with tax hikes – despite repeated warnings of their devastating

London venue Number 90 transforms its Hideout space into audiophile’s dream
Number 90, the beating heart of Hackney Wick, has long since established itself as one of the jewels in the crown of the London clubbing

Tick-Box Training, Virtue Signalling and Poster Campaigns Must End – NTIA Calls for a Cultural Shift in Safeguarding
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is urging the Safeguarding Minister and local authorities to move beyond outdated, performative approaches to safety and commit to

Ninja swords banned by summer as government delivers manifesto commitment
In a further move to break the cycle of young people carrying knives and to better protect the public from knife-related crime, from 1st August, ninja swords

Night Time Industries Association Slams Chancellor’s Statement as Industry Warnings Ignored!
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is outraged by the Chancellor’s latest Statement—a reckless dereliction of duty that blatantly disregards the night-time economy’s desperate need

48 Hours to Avert Crisis: Industry Leaders Warn Chancellor on Spring Budget
Today, a coalition of trade bodies and associations representing over 100,000 businesses across the UK’s night-time economy, cultural sector, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in hospitality,

Executives from Over 70 Leading Security Companies and Associations Urge Government Action in Letter on Business Licensing Reform
Today, the UK’s private security sector has come together in unity, signing a formal letter to the Home Secretary and the Minister for Security urging

Brighton Music Conference Announce First Wave of Speakers and New Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Focus
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the first wave of speakers and session topics for