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NTIA PRESS
2020
JUNE 2020
The United Kingdom relaxes 2-meter social distancing rule to further ease coronavirus lockdown
Millions of people in Britain will be able to go to the pub, visit a movie theater, get a haircut or attend a religious service starting July 4, in a major loosening of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Read more on the Newburgh Gazette
Planning rules lifted for fairs, markets and car boot sales in England
Summer fairs, outdoor markets and car boot sales can be held without planning permission in England, while alcohol will be widely available to take away, under what are designed to be new feel-good laws drawn up by ministers.
Read more on USA News Hub
Guru Randhawa confirms first live show post lockdown
MUMBAI: Singer Guru Randhawa is all set to return on the stage post lockdown on June 30.
Read more on Radioandmusic.com
What’s NOT opening on July 4? Here’s what is staying the same
Boris Johnson today revealed the plan for easing some lockdown restrictions
Read more on The Evening Standard
London’s nightclubs and casinos slam ‘suicidal’ new coronavirus guidelines
London’s nightclubs and casinos have slammed Boris Johnson’s decision to exempt them from a list of venues allowed to reopen in July as “suicidal”, and urged the government to provide financial support to prevent further redundancies in the sector.
Read more on CITYA.M.
Covid-19 music industry update: Marshall x Music Venue Trust, Global’s Make Some Noise campaign and more
The outbreak has already led to the cancellation of Glastonbury and hardship fund initiatives, as well as urgent calls to support grassroots venues.
Read more on Music Week
With relaxed social distancing rules not helping live music, UK live industry again calls for extra government support
UK Music yesterday told the government that the music industry risks being treated like a “forgotten relative” as the economy slowly returns to normal after the COVID-19 shutdown but live music remains without any timeline for re-opening.
Read more on CMU
Operators of gyms and swimming pools query England’s lockdown inconsistencies
The government has given the green light to a night out in a pub or restaurant in England but gym workouts, swimming pools, nightclub dance floors and even manicures are still off-limits – prompting accusations of glaring inconsistencies as the lockdown is eased.
Read more on Business Matters
Fitness bosses ‘flabbergasted’ over ‘illogical’ decision to open pubs but keep gyms shut
Fitness bosses have criticised the Government’s “completely illogical” decision to reopen pubs and restaurants, but leave indoor gyms and spas closed when lockdown measures are eased next month.
Read more on The Evening Standard
Concerns raised about pubs collecting data for coronavirus tracing
England’s pubs can reopen on 4 July, UK prime minister Boris Johnson has announced after they were shut due to COVID-19.
Read more on New Scientist
Operators of gyms and pools query England’s new lockdown rules
Nightclubs also off-limits but pubs can open – prompting accusations of inconsistency.
Read more on The Guardian
Inside the Return of Illegal Raves
After months of coronavirus lockdown, recent weeks have seen a spate of illegal parties. We spoke to both rave organisers and legal nightlife figures about how they’re gearing up for their own return.
Read more at VICE
Outdoor events business “on the brink” due to coronavirus, says industry association
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has warned that the festival and events industry is “on the brink” after the 2020 summer season was halted by COVID-19.
Read more at NME
Nighttime businesses cautiously welcome government review of social distancing rules, while Chancellor’s comments on support gaps criticised
The Night Time Industry Association has welcomed an announcement by the UK government that it is reviewing whether the two-metre social distancing rule needs to stay in place when hospitality businesses re-open next month.
Read more on CMU
MAY 2020
NTIA Raises Concerns Over Impact of Social Distancing on Events Industry
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has raised issues over the effect social distancing could have on the night-time economy and events sector, and an entertainment and events task force are being organized to develop advice and guidance on the reopening of cultural venues across Britain.
Read more at Access
Some BI coronavirus claims ‘agreed then withdrawn’ says Night Time Industries Association
One business owner claims he was promised to be covered for up to £100,000
Read more at Insurance Times
Hiscox accused of confirming businesses’ coronavirus cover then rejecting claims
Paul Keeling, owner of Cheshire-based training and consultancy provider Senate Group Limited, said that he when he sought advice from Hiscox in February regarding what cover for business interruption
Read more at Insurance Post
Covid-19: Hiscox Action Group primed for £40m legal attack
The group, which is in dispute with Hiscox over business interruption cover, now represents more than 400 members and has the go-ahead to begin legal proceedings.
Read more at Insurance Age
Insurance Covid-Cast episode 13: Litigation under lockdown – how are lawyers and insurers managing legal disputes and hearings during the Coronavirus?
In the latest episode of Insurance Post and Insurance Age’s new video series brought to you while our journalists are working from home, we gathered together a group of lawyers and claims experts to discuss how they are managing dispute resolution and trials during the current pandemic.
Read more at Insurance Age
Take part in Insurance Age’s commercial & agriculture e-trading broker survey
Are you a commercial or agricultural broker? Share your views on these business lines and thoughts on e-trade.
Read more at Insurance Age
Covid-19: Hiscox under fresh attack for back-tracking on BI claim
The Night Time Industries Association says provider has denied claims after previously telling policyholders they would be covered.
Read more at Insurance Age
Industry reacts to government plan on easing lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a televised address on easing the lockdown measures. The roadmap to returning to everyday life includes strict social distancing and a return to work for some industries, such as construction and engineering.
Read more at Music Week
“UNCERTAINTY AND CONCERN” AROUND LOCKDOWN STRATEGY, SAYS NTIA
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) says there is “uncertainty and concern” surrounding the new lockdown exit strategy announced by Boris Johnson on 10 May.
Read more at Access All Areas
NTIA and Hiscox Action Group join forces to take on insurer
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and Hiscox Action Group say they have joined forces to put pressure on Hiscox Insurance to pay out on its business interruption policies.
Read more on Big Hospitality
Broker calls for diversion of extra Pool Re funds to pandemic-hit industry –
“We believe we have struck upon a positive solution that will work for everyone.”
The above excerpt comes from the open letter sent by leisure & hospitality broker NDML and the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA) to Chancellor Rishi Sunak in which they are urging the government to release extra funds from Pool Re and divert them to the badly hit leisure & hospitality industry.
Read more at Insurance Business UK
NDML and NTIA call on chancellor to release Pool Re funds
“They have penned an open letter to Sunak”
Specialist broker NDML and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on the chancellor to release excess capital from Pool Re’s £6.6 billion fund
Read more at Insurance Times
NDML AND THE NTIA CALL ON RISHI SUNAK TO ‘BREAK INSURER DEADLOCK’
Insurance specialist NDML and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) are calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to release PoolRe funds to “break the insurer deadlock and save the hospitality and leisure industries”.
Read more on Bar News
Can the UK’s night-time economy survive the coronavirus pandemic?
With crowds the new enemy, it’s feared thousands of venues have closed their doors for good
Read more on The Guardian
APRIL 2020
We will not wait for the ombudsman, says Hiscox BI challenge lawyer
Philip Kolvin QC of Cornerstone Barristers was instructed to advise on the rights of member of the Night Time Industries Association as relates to their insurance policies last week.
Read more at Insurance Post 180
Covid-19: Broker calls on Chancellor to release Pool Re funds for BI claims
NDML is asking for some of Pool Re’s £6.6bn cash to be used to help businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector which have been hit by coronavirus.
Read more at Insurance Age
PRESS ARCHIVE
The NTIA Presents Savenightlife
The Night Time Industries Association’s #savenightlife campaign helps everyone who loves nightlife to have a voice. For every signature given to their petition an email is sent to their local Councillor and MP to amplify their sentiments.
Read more on the Fabric London’s Website
Boiler Room UK: Can Nightlife be Saved? Live from Fabric
Fabric is fighting a battle to stay alive. 40% of London venues have closed in the past 10 years. This is major issue that requires immediate attention and a nuanced solution to #savenightlife. Thanks to the NTIA, Time Out London, DJ Mag, Mixmag, Crack Magazine, Warehouse Project, Resident Advisor & many others who have joined with us on this issue.
Watch the panel interview on Boiler Room’s YouTube Channel
Save Fabric: our clubs are under threat as never before
British clubs are being scapegoated for society’s drug problems, and strangled by licensing laws and spiralling rents. If we’re not careful they’ll disappear…
Read more on The Guardian
Alan Miller, NTIA
London night life has always been in a constant state of flux but for many 2016 is rapidly becoming a nadir. We quiz Alan Miller from the Night Time Industries Association on the plight of Fabric, plus the challenges and opportunities facing UK nightlife…
Read more on PRS for Music
HOW YOU CAN DO YOUR BIT FOR UK NIGHTLIFE
Over the past 10 years, half of the UK’s clubs and gig venues have vanished. Alan D Miller, head of the Night Time Industries Association, talks about how you can make a change.
Read more on the Redbull Website
What London’s Night Czar Is Actually Doing To Save Our Clubs
A conversation with Amy Lamé about how she plans to protect the city’s nightlife.
Read more on Fader
Amy Lamé publishes guidance to protect night-time economy and culture
New guidance to help protect, support and sustain London’s night-time venues has today been published by Amy Lamé on the first anniversary of her appointment as London’s first-ever Night Czar.
Read more on The Mayor of London
Why Saving London’s Clubs Matters
Nightclubs are rapidly disappearing in the U.K. capital—but why, and what should we be doing about it?
Read more on Fader
Peckham’s Bussey Building Is Saved from Being Ruined By Luxury Flats
A planning application that would have “killed” the venue has been withdrawn.
Read more on VICE
#Savekitchenstreet: What you can do to help
The Tab Liverpool stands with 24 Kitchen Street in trying to save our city’s culture
Read more on The Tab
THE RAINBOW VENUES HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT AFTER ITS LICENCE WAS REVOKED
Birmingham club The Rainbow Venues has issued a statement following its licence being revoked.
Read more on Mixmag
Met to review risk assessment form ‘stifling’ grime and garage scenes
London mayor Sadiq Khan orders review of the 696 form, long used to target a disproportionate number of music events by black and Asian artists
Read more on The Guardian
Form 696 is gone – so why is clubland still hostile to black Londoners?
Met police form 696, which once required club promotors to detail the ethnicity of their clientele, has been removed. But discrimination is cropping up in other ways.
Read more on The Guardian
What’s the way forward for UK nightlife?
Nightlife professionals from London, Berlin and Amsterdam sit down to discuss how to deal with the many threats facing one of the world’s best club scenes.
Read more on Resident Advisor
Could a ‘night tsar’ turn Manchester into a 24-hour city?
Sacha Lord-Marchionne and the Night Time Industries Association want the new Greater Manchester Mayor to appoint an official champion for the region’s nightlife
Read more on the Manchester Evening News
NTIA PARTNERS BRISTOL VENUE FOR EVENT ON PROTECTING NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY
An event to explore how the night-time economy can exist alongside urban development is to be held at Bristol music venue Thekla which is campaigning to safeguard its future.
Read more on Bar News