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Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

Update: 2025-10-15
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In the past five years, more than 800 late night venues have shut their doors. At this rate there are warnings that there could be no nightclubs left by 2029. 


If you want to listen to more about the struggles facing UK nightlife, listen to The Observer’s podcast We Have Notes HERE.


Writer: Serena Cesareo


Producer: Serena Cesareo


Host: Ada Barumé


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore




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Why are Britain’s clubs closing?

Why are Britain’s clubs closing?