35 independent nightlife businesses are lost each week, claims NTIA
30 per cent of nightclubs have shut their doors permanently since 2020, with the Midlands and the North seeing the most losses.Michael Kill, CEO of the NTIA, issued a statement saying: “These figures are not just numbers; they represent the livelihoods, dreams, and cultural heritage of our communities. The night time economy, which includes a thriving ecosystem of independent businesses, has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and cost inflation.