Boost for London nightlife as mayor Sir Sadiq Khan given new powers to overturn council licensing decisions

Mayor Sadiq Khan gains new powers to keep London's nightlife open later from today

The Mayor of London has suggested that councils blocking pubs and clubs from staying open later will change their attitudes as he gets new powers…

London mayor gets new powers to revive capital's ailing nightlife

London mayor Sadiq Khan will get more powers to cut red tape that is "stifling" pubs, clubs and restaurants and holding back the UK capital's flagging night-time economy, the government announced on Friday.

New Powers Could Let London Mayor Override Councils on Nightlife Licensing

London councils that block extended opening hours for nightlife venues could see their decisions overturned by the mayor, under new “call-in” powers announced by the government. Part of a new pilot scheme revealed on Friday, the changes aim to cut red tape in the £62 billion hospitality sector by allowing later openings and more outdoor dining for pubs, clubs, and restaurants. If successful, the scheme could be rolled out to other mayor-led regi…

Pubs and clubs could stay open later under new rules

The rules are being tried in London and could then be used in other parts of the country

Luke Black: Labour is anti-fun, and its plan to strangle London's nightlife proves it

Luke Robert Black MBE is the Chairman of the LGBT+ Conservatives, former approved Conservative Party candidate and founder of the Tory youth organisation Blue Beyond. Have you ever had a kebab at 2am after a few too many pints? Embarrassed yourself on the dancefloor? Spent the evening chatting to complete strangers in the smoking area until 4 in the morning?  Cherish these moments of fun now, because they may be consigned to history – at least i…

Mayor of London's nightlife licensing powers reviewed

Sir Sadiq Khan may be able to "call in" decisions over night-time economy licensing applications.