UKHospitality responds to the launch of a Home Office consultation into the late night levy
January 9, 2023
The recent consultation on the late night levy took place in order to consult on the level of charges that are to be placed on businesses that provide late night refreshments.
UKHospitality Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said:
“The ineffective and costly late night levy continues to stifle the recovery of the night-time economy, which was among the hardest hit by the pandemic.
“Now is not the time to extend the levy and the economic harm it inflicts on our late-night venues, taking £365,000 from the industry last year. Instead, the levy should be abolished in order to free up much-needed cash for businesses to invest in their business or, in many cases, simply stay afloat.
“The night-time economy is part of the fabric of towns and cities across the country, attracting thousands of visitors and raising millions for the economy. I’d urge the Government to remove the levy as soon as possible to allow the night-time economy to flourish, recognising all the benefits it brings to local areas.”