Night Time Industries Association Slams Chancellor's Statement as Industry Warnings Ignored

27 March 2025 - Press release

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 for support. Once again, the Government has ignored the mounting evidence of economic devastation in our sector, doubling down on disastrous fiscal policies instead of taking decisive action to foster genuine growth and stability.

Despite repeated warnings and relentless lobbying to reverse the crippling measures introduced in the Autumn Statement, the Government has chosen inaction, condemning businesses to a bleak and uncertain future. Rather than seizing the opportunity to implement critical long-term reforms, this Statement signals yet another nail in the coffin for an industry already pushed to the brink.

With crushing tax hikes set to take effect in April, the night-time economy now faces a worsening crisis that threatens widespread closures, mass job losses, and economic stagnation. The Chancellor’s failure to introduce meaningful financial relief is not just negligent—it is a direct attack on the viability of an industry that contributes billions to the UK economy.

The night-time economy is at breaking point. For years, our businesses have endured relentless financial strain, yet the Government continues to dismiss our calls for intervention. This deliberate neglect exposes a fundamental disregard for the millions of workers and entrepreneurs who fuel the UK’s cultural and economic dynamism. The absence of targeted support is nothing short of a betrayal, leaving businesses to fend for themselves in an increasingly hostile environment.

This Statement could have marked a turning point—a moment for the Government to acknowledge its failures and finally take action to protect industries that are vital to economic recovery. Instead, it is another damning indictment of the Government’s lack of vision, leadership, and competence. The refusal to enact real change or provide the necessary safeguards for our sector is an unforgivable abdication of responsibility.

The NTIA demands immediate and substantial intervention. We will not stand by while our industry is systematically dismantled by political negligence. The time for excuses and empty promises is over. The Government must act now—before it is too late.

Michael Kill
CEO, Night Time Industries Association

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