London councils that block pubs and clubs from opening later could ... could be extended to other parts of the country such as Greater Manchester or the West Midlands. Chancellor Rachel Reeves ...

The Mayor of London suggested that councils blocking pubs and clubs from staying open ... out to other parts of the country like Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. open image in gallery ...

It shouldn’t be the case that a disgruntled resident can stop the thriving nightlife of brilliant areas such as Soho in London, the Northern Quarter in Manchester, and Call Lane in Leeds.

However, if the trial proves successful, it could be rolled out to other parts of the country like Greater Manchester and the West Midlands. The decision follows concern that London councils have been ...