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October 30, 2026Edinburgh recruits chair as it builds a new business events playbookEdinburgh is enhancing its international business events strategy with a new Operational Group led by a remunerated chair, aiming to strengthen its global offer. This initiative, supported by multi-year funding, seeks to foster collaboration among venues, suppliers, and academic institutions, promoting inclusive growth and sustainability in the events sector.Read More

Brains behind Roundhouse Trust launches venue consultancy

February 28, 2023Brains behind Roundhouse Trust launches venue consultancyThe co-founder of the Roundhouse Trust has assembled a collective of dedicated venue consultants and launched a network, specifically designed to support venues with targeted and impartial advice and support.

Single use plastic

February 14, 2023'Decisive' action needed on single-use plastic ahead of banThe ban, to be introduced in October, includes single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers.

Young apprentice

February 7, 2023Apprenticeships: 'Hire the smile, train the skill'Event apprenticeships are no longer just the fall back option, says Joanne Barratt.

Retaining talent?

February 6, 2023Retaining talent: 'Employers must focus on employee's passion points'Becca Shanks, events producer at Sledge, explores the changing world of employee expectations and enlightens employers on how to attract and retain talent in 2023...

response times

January 30, 2023'Response times are better, but still not back to pre-Covid levels'Eventprofs from across the sector have shared their thoughts on response times and staffing levels at venues and the current direction of travel.

Top Banana make new hires

January 18, 2023Events Apprenticeship Framework launches to tackle industry’s talent shortageThe UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP) Skills Talent & Diversity Working Group has launched its Events Apprenticeship Framework.

NYE fireworks

January 11, 202312,000 fireworks as Identity produces biggest ever London NYE celebrationIdentity produced London’s biggest ever New Year's Eve fireworks and celebrations show, featuring 12,000 fireworks and 400 drones.

Event Security

December 20, 2022Event security legislation gains momentum in UK ParliamentThe Protect Duty, now officially known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, has progressed to the draft legislation stage, and will be ready for review in Spring 2023.

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October 21, 2022European sector expects recovery by July 2023, finds surveyThe European events sector’s post-Covid recovery is now predicted to happen by July 2023 – eight months earlier than anticipated – a new survey has found.

Cost is top concern for UK planners, says BCD M&E

October 14, 2022Cost is top concern for UK planners, says BCD M&ECost is set to be the number one concern for UK event planners heading into 2023 according to the latest BCD M&E Show More

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