Late Night Levy

Disappointment over lack of formal review for Late Night Levy

09-Nov-2022 By Georgi Gyton

UKHospitality has expressed disappointment that the Government will not carry out a formal consultation on the impact of the Late Night Levy.

Trade bodies call on Government to freeze late-night levy payments

27-Oct-2020 By James McAllister

Three of the sector's biggest trade bodies have demanded the Government freeze the levy payments late-night hospitality and pub businesses have been required to continue paying despite Coronavirus restrictions.

Southampton City Council to implement late night levy

18-Sep-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Southampton City Council has voted to implement a late night levy to pubs, bars and other venues in the city which serve alcohol past midnight.

BHA urges Government clarification on new licensing regulations

09-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has written to the Government claiming it has ignored industry concerns on incoming regulations - the Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMROs) and the Late Night Levy.

Late Night Levy: No exemption for restaurants as pub owners declare it 'unnecessary'

05-Jul-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The Home Office has published its response to a consultation on the proposed Late Night Levy with legislation expected later this year which will not exempt restaurants and which pub and bar licensees have declared 'unnecessary'.

Late Night Levy: Forum of Private Business warns Government on 'stealth tax'

13-Apr-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The Forum of Private Business has warned the proposed introduction of a Late Night Levy (LNL) is little more than a 'stealth tax' against business and will further harm pubs and operators catering for the night-time economy.