Clubs face bouncer shortage as UK staffing squeeze hits nightlife

Trade body says one in five businesses had to close or cut hours last month for lack of security staff

Nightclubs are suffering from a growing shortage of bouncers, in the latest staffing squeeze to hit the UK's economic recovery, with some estimates suggesting venues are having to pay security staff as much as 25% more.

The lack of security personnel comes at a time when hospitality businesses are being hit by a cocktail of rising costs and are trying to rebound from months of closures during the pandemic.