Millions expected to attend illegal parties on NYE

As restrictions continue, an estimated 5,000+ illegal gatherings will take place over the new year weekend in the UK alone

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More than 5,000 unlawful parties are expected to take place in the UK over the new year weekend, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has warned.

The association, which represents more than 100 nightclubs, bars and music venues, says there is a risk of “millions of people converging across the UK” from 31 December–3 January, sparking fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak in January.

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The situation, it says, is exacerbated by the ongoing closure of most night-time businesses, which “would normally manage huge…

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