The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has been given powers to overrule local councils that reject late licensing proposals submitted by venues, bars and clubs – in the hope of boosting nightlife.

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The pilot scheme is aimed at boosting growth among the capital's pubs, clubs, music venues and tourism sites London councils that block pubs and clubs from opening later could see their decisions ...

Sadiq Khan has been given new powers, which could see bars open later and more al fresco dining in London. The Mayor of London suggested that councils blocking pubs and clubs from staying open ...

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London councils that block pubs and clubs from opening later could see their decisions overturned by Sir Sadiq Khan under new powers from the Government. Ministers are attempting to boost the ...

London councils that block pubs and clubs from opening later could see their decisions overturned by Sir Sadiq Khan under new powers from the Government. Ministers are attempting to boost the ...