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
NDML visited Late Night Lunch 2024 On November 26th, the nightlife sector’s brightest minds and trendsetters converged at Aspire in Leeds for Late Night Lunch
What is the recent Spiking Training Announcement? The Home Office have announced that 10,000 bar staff nationwide will be trained to help prevent spiking in
What is a ticket levy? A ticket levy is an additional charge that is added to the ticket price. This charge, even as small as
How can restaurants and bars reduce the number of no-shows for bookings? “No-shows are a £17.59 billion problem for the hospitality sector and the issue
As we approach the festive period, nightclubs and late night bars should review their claims defensibility to improve their likelihood of successfully defending a liability
Autumn Budget brings new minimum wage demands and business rates relief reform for nightclubs “The chancellor has been clear that difficult decisions lie ahead to
How will the Worker’s Protection Act impact the hospitality industry October 26th 2024 saw the implementation of the amended Equality Act, marking a significant change
NDML meets Tony Crolla at Vittoria on the Walk in Edinburgh. The Vittoria Hospitality Group is the premier independent restaurant group in Edinburgh. The Crolla
This week marks Fire Door Safety Week 2024 A fire door is an engineered safety device, they are critical to a building’s fire safety and
Here are ten considerations for nightclub managers who are planing to host a freshers event Student nights out are some of the most rewarding and
After many delays, the Allocation of Tips Act will come into effect on October 1st 2024. Also known as The Employment Act or The Tipping
No more strikes set to affect UK nightclubs and pubs Two years ago, when ASLEF (the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen) rejected a