"Later hours don't automatically mean better margins. The proposed liberalisation of the UK's licensing laws has been billed as a win for growth, but for operators, it's a high-risk balancing act. Extending trading hours without re-engineering labour models, sales forecasting, and team scheduling can quickly turn a 'boost' into a cost sink. Stretching staff hours on low sales volumes doesn't build growth. It can erode it. The trends have changed over recent years and already seen many pubs close doors earlier due to low footfall."
"This review will help us cut through the red tape that has held back our brilliant hospitality sector, giving them the freedom to flourish while keeping communities safe. That is the balance we're trying to strike. We're determined to back small businesses and bring the buzz back to our high streets."
"This review is about cutting red tape, boosting footfall, and making it easier for venues to put on the kind of events that bring people together. When our locals do well, our economy does too."
Keir Starmer has launched a four-week survey of landlords, customers and neighbours to identify regulatory barriers that prevent pubs from hosting food pop-ups, live music and other events. The review aims to cut red tape, boost footfall and potentially grant some venues longer opening hours to help them thrive. Some pubs and venues have closed due to noise complaints, underscoring tensions between nightlife and local communities. The government frames the changes as balancing hospitality freedom with community safety and backing small businesses. Industry voices warn that extended hours without operational changes can increase costs and risk margins.
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