As nightclubs across the country reopened in time for ‘Freedom Day’ we are looking back at pictures of clubbers in Oxford enjoying the good times pre-pandemic.
Although clubs have reopened, owners are still experiencing financial pressures and some have warned the industry could be 'decimated'.
Nightclubs in England have reopened but there's a warning the industry has been "decimated".
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Club owners say ministers 'just don't care' about the sector and figures given to Radio 1 Newsbeat by UK Hospitality show a quarter have closed in the past six years.
Its records show there were 1,694 in 2015 and 1,203 in February this year.
The government says it has done 'everything it can' to support the industry.
In 2015 half had closed in the previous decade and experts warn many have been left in a limbo by delays to ending lockdown.
"Many have closed but have been in a hibernation state," says Kate Nicholls from the trade body.
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"They have survived the black swan of Covid but have still got the recovery to overcome and the level of debt businesses will exit with will mean many will fall over in the next two years."
Club owners and promoters say lockdown has pushed them and their finances to the edge."
The government says it has spent billions supporting the cultural industry.
A government spokesperson said: "Nightclubs still have access to our unprecedented £352bn package of support, including the furlough scheme, loan guarantees, protection from eviction, Restart Grants worth up to £18,000 and business rates relief."
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