The Government has announced an overhaul of planning and licensing rules which will benefit city-centre bars and music venues. Long-standing venues will receive new protections
NDML meets Directors Mark Hobson and David Savereux at Corporation in Sheffield Corporation in Sheffield is one of the best live band and alternative music
378 pubs facing closure following beer duty and VAT increase Warnings by the BBPA, the British Beer and Pub Association, state that one pub will
Fake review scammers or vengeful customers, bad reviews can impact your business’s success In the world of review fraud, there are now new laws under
Statistics on Consumer Trends and Nightlife’s Diversification At NDML, we recently attended The Competitive Socialising Awards 2025, hosted by Gamechangers Organisation. As well as exhibiting
There are new claims opportunities for venues who had an ‘at the premises’ business interruption policy in March 2020, even if your claim was previously
A Difficult Few Years for UK Nightlife The Night Time Economy Market Monitor is the UK’s definite quarterly report on night-time numbers. In challenging times;
Sign up to NDML’s Employment Rights – Wednesday 2nd July Nightlife professionals and business owners are invited to our upcoming Employment Rights Webinar which will
The NDML team attended the NTIA’s Ambassadors of the Night award show, celebrating the brightest advocates for our nighttime industry. Within London’s Hippodrome Casino, our
Our team at NDML attended The Ambassador of the Night Awards 2025 in London’s Hippodrome Casino. The event celebrated those who have given their all
What is the Taxi Tax? All PHV fares, the prices charged by private hire vehicles, will soon be required to include 20% VAT. This will
For years, London’s councils have been critiqued for their caution concerning the capital’s nightlife. Now, the government have announced new powers for the London Mayor
Licence suspensions threaten closure. Should business owners consider legal protection? There are a whole raft of reasons why a nightclub’s license could be revoked or
Vote Now to recognise a leader of the night time economy The NTIA’s 2025 Ambassadors of the Night Awards celebrates the standout individuals, collectives,
Nightclub pinch points business owners need to know Knowing the possible gaps, or “pinch points”, in a nightclub insurance policy can help nightlife business owners
How to improve disabled accessibility at your nightclub? NDML exhibited at the Night Time Economy Summit 2025 which took place in Birmingham. The Hockley Social
Are Nightclubs required to have CCTV? It is mandatory, as per the liability cover provided by insurers, that nightclubs and bars have CCTV surveillance present
Are you prepared for the winter weather? Take a look at our blog for top tips to help keep your venue claim-free this season.
What’s the likelihood of my premises flooding? Flooding at your venue can be devastating. Bad weather over the winter months can severly impact nightlife businesses,
Preparing your venue for Christmas Whether you’re more like Will Ferrell’s Elf or Dickens’s Scrooge – Christmas is on its way. And you need to
