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‘Professionals’ to some, ‘a shambles’ to others: can the UK’s biggest nightclub stay open?

Drumsheds can host as many as 15,000 people in a former Ikea and is lauded by many – but following a licensing review, there are concerns it’s too big to function

The Guardian - UK

Nightclubs warn Budget tax hikes could drive venues to ‘brink of closure’

It comes despite a slowdown in nightclub closures over the past year, with a net reduction of 13 venues in 2024.

Evening Standard

‘Kick in the teeth’: Pub landlords say Starmer’s garden smoking ban would hit industry hard

Smoking will be banned in pub gardens, and outside football stadiums, restaurants and hospitals under new government plans

The Independent UK

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‘It’s harder than ever to have fun’: How modern life killed off the house party

As Stormzy opens up an immersive club inspired by that most endangered of social phenomenon – the domestic get-together with mates – Ellie Muir mourns a crucial form of socialising that has become increasingly tricky for young people to experience

The Independent UK

Devastating new report reveals 3,000 clubs, bars and pubs have shut in London since the pandemic

Nightclubs have been particularly badly hit with numbers down by more than a third as young people cut back spending

Evening Standard

Tiger Tiger and the reasons why London's late-night economy is in crisis

Pricey pints, mass pub and club closures, venue curfews, licensing restrictions and a struggling late-night transport infrastructure are killing London’s buzz, says El Hunt — when did the capital stop being fun after dark?

Evening Standard

The slow death of 24-hour London: how did the city get so sleepy?

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Nightlife boss attacks Sadiq Khan over London 24-hour city claims

Leading industry figure says it is ‘hard to get a drink’ after 11pm in the capital

Evening Standard

Critics call time on 24-hour city claims by London mayor’s office

Health of UK capital’s nightlife questioned as trade body says pubs, clubs and restaurants are struggling

The Guardian - UK

‘Clubbing just isn’t cool’: UK’s New Year’s Eve revellers switch to warehouse or home parties

Smaller clubs are losing out to mega raves, private events and even livestreams, say music industry insiders

The Guardian - UK

Night Czar: London’s nightlife facing ‘extraordinary challenges’ three years on from lockdown

Amy Lamé warned skills shortages meant some bars and restaurants are only opening during half of the hours to which they’re entitled

Evening Standard

Puccini and prawn cocktail: live music goes on cafe menu to tempt customers

Classical, jazz, cabaret and even circus tricks are being laid on by restaurants and pubs to win back clientele in an ever-tougher market

The Guardian - UK

Hospitality firms ‘hugely concerned’ for New Year’s trade after disruption

However, sector bosses have urged for positivity as data points towards more bookings at restaurants.

The Independent UK

One UK nightclub closing every two days over soaring costs, industry says

Night Time Industries Association warns a third of clubs will disappear by year’s end without help from government

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The Guardian - UK

Hospitality sector: mini-budget judged a missed opportunity to help

Freeze on alcohol duty welcomed, but lack of new measures to support struggling businesses disappoints

Evening Standard

London pubs and clubs ‘face bigger crisis than during Covid’

Venues hit by soaring bills need Government help to be brought ‘back from the brink’

The Guardian - UK

One in five nightclubs in Great Britain closed during Covid pandemic

Data shows only 1,130 nightclubs remain in England, Wales and Scotland – a 20% drop on March 2020

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'Lives at risk' with UK nightclubs struggling to find bouncers amid staff shortages

“Government needs to act – and act fast”

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Wales Online

UK nightclub warning over bouncer shortage - 'lives at risk'

'We are simply running out of time'

The Independent UK

Government urged to ‘act fast’ to remedy bouncer shortage

The Night Time Industries Association said the sector had been raising the alarm about security resource concerns for the last few years.

Wales Online

Welsh Government accused of having no evidence to close nightclubs during pandemic

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the venues had been associated with super spreader events

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