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1 month agoHospitality chiefs warn the government 'it's not just pubs under threat' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
Industry leaders warn that this dangerously narrow narrative ignores the wider nightlife ecosystem - including nightclubs, bars, casinos, theatres, live music venues, and late-night cultural spaces - all of which are under severe threat. Business rates across the night-time economy are set to rise by an average of 76%, with 50% of nightclubs and venues facing increases of 50% or more, and some operators bracing for 100-200% rises from April 2026. Independent venues are particularly at risk, with little financial headroom to absorb these unprecedented costs.