After the nation elected Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked back on the pledges made by the Labour Party during the election campaign.
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has demanded the incoming Government take action after research showed there has been a 16% surge in business administrations so far this year.
Labour best choice for nightlife sector as financial constraints impact attendance at social and cultural events, a new consumer insight survey from the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed.
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has challenged political parties, asking them what they will do for the sector ahead of the general election.
The UK must follow the lead of world-leading cities in appointing a night-time economy minister to safeguard the future of nightlife, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA).
The pubs code adjudicator (PCA) is encouraged by pub company plans to use digital approaches to increase tenant understanding of their pub code rights and provide them with the information they are entitled to under the pubs code.
With the general election less than three weeks away, political parties have got put forward policies to help the on-trade if they want votes from the sector.
The Labour party has “listened to and acted on” recommendations from the hospitality sector with the pledges made in its election manifesto, trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has said.
All political parties have been called upon to back the hospitality sector, which can grow at a significantly faster rate than the wider economy, according to one trade body.
Flat growth in April due to wet weather impacting consumer demand highlighted the importance of hospitality for economic growth, one trade body has stated.
Political parties need to recognise the importance of the night-time economy through the implementation of a national strategy and appointment of dedicated leadership within central Government, one trade body has urged.
Night Time Economy (NTE) Adviser for Greater Manchester, Sacha Lord, has called for the ingoing Government to introduce a “dedicated minister” for the hospitality sector.
UKHospitality (UKH) has launched an election toolkit for businesses to share key asks from Parliament ahead of the general election on Thursday 4 July.
Less than a third of hospitality businesses are ‘currently compliant’ with the new tipping law set to be introduced later this year, new research warns.
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has demanded the Scottish government must stop calling its upcoming tourist tax a ‘visitor levy’ and admit it is a tax on businesses.
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has welcomed news that Scotland’s new First Minister John Swinney’s vow that growing the economy will be one of his four priorities.
Industry leaders have shared hope stronger than expected economic growth will boost consumer confidence, though some warned the sector is still facing “challenges”.
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has urged Humza Yousaf’s successor to implement an “urgent reset” in the relationship between the Scottish Government and businesses.
On-trade venues will not be forced to become mandatory return points in the controversial Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which has been pushed back for introduction in October 2027.
Hospitality is being priced out of existence as sites “go to the wall” every week, according to trade bodies representing businesses across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) has reaffirmed its “unwavering commitment” to ensuring the Brixton Academy’s “continued success” as a safe hub for music lovers ahead of its reopening.
A calling for justice is what led Fiona Dickie to the role of pubs code adjudicator but would you have known she regrets never having worked or lived abroad?
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is “disappointed” a complaint about the pump clip used for Twickenham Brewery’s Naked Ladies beer has not been upheld.
CAMRA and the SLTA have welcomed a move by the Scottish Government that will see the introduction of a Scottish pubs code from 7 October, if ratified, while the SBPA has expressed disappointment.
Labour has pledged to “revamp” empty pubs and replace “archaic and unfair” business rates with a new system in a bid to rejuvenate Britain’s high streets.
Pubs code adjudicator Fiona Dickie has praised pub companies for taking the principles of the pubs code to heart but also warned them they must be proactive when the code is breached.
