By Nicholas Earl A record number of hospitality businesses including pubs, restaurants and clubs go to the wall amid eye-watering energy bills and a consumer down-turn in the first quarter of 2023, warned a leading industry voice. The sector was “staring into an abyss”, according to the chair of the Night Time Industries Association, Sacha Lord. The industry representative – who is also the night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester and co-founded the Park Life festival – called on ministers to further support venues. The Chancellor said on Wednesday thatan existing package of energy bi…
