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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested the use of rapid testing could be the key to reopening the night-time economy.

Fourpure completes £2.5m expansion Bermondsey-based Fourpure Brewing Co – part of the Lion Little World Beverages quartet of craft beer brands – has concluded its £2.5m expansion at its London home with new kegging and canning lines. Steve Morris, head of operations at Fourpure, said: “We’ve always had a state-of-the-art canning line but previously it was a little like a racehorse on a grey hound track, this latest suite of updates makes us Ascot-ready.  “The new, completely bespok...

Newcastle nightclubs react to fears most venues wont survive beyond February City favourites World Headquarters and Digital share their struggles to survive as new research paints a grim picture for countrys nightclub scene Get the latest North East Whats On news delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your infor...

Nightclubs across the UK face going extinct this year, with 80 per cent unlikely to survive beyond this month, industry bosses have today claimed. In a stark warning, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) said the UK was on the cusp of losing a cultural institution due to the impact of Covid on the late-night economy. Taking aim at the Government, the group claims ministers have failed to recognise the devastating impact of Covid restrictions on the industry and that nightclubs have bee...

Many insurers continuing to sit on their hands over business interruption claims A large number of insurers are continuing to sit on their hands over business interruption claims, leaving many operators stuck in limbo as they try to secure payouts. Despite last months landmark Supreme Court ruling, which  found considerably in favour of policyholders​​ in the Financial Conduct Authoritys (FCA) business interruption insurance test case relating to losses suffer...

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has renewed calls for the Government to immediately extend financial support measures, claiming the sector is currently losing around 40 businesses a week. The group, which represents 1,200 independent bars, clubs and live music venues across the UK, believes a huge proportion of night-time economy businesses will not survive past February, and is urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to take action now to avoid the loss of thou...

Leaders from across the night-time economy have implored the sector’s staff, giggoers and nightlife lovers to take part in a Parliamentary inquiry into British nightlife’s dire Covid symptoms.

Night Time Industry leaders have called on music fans and industry workers to complete a COVID-19 inquiry survey. Following the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Night Time Economy in December, MPs and peers met online yesterday (20th) to discuss the ongoing struggles and issues faced by the Night Time Industry amid the ongoing pandemic.  The meeting was attended by several representatives from the Night Time Economy, including the NTIA, UK Music, Greater Manchesters ...

The Supreme Court concluded the Covid-19 business interruption dispute by substantially ruling in favour of policyholders.

The newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the night-time economy has launched an inquiry into the devastating impact of Covid-19 on British nightlife.