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September 11, 2026UKEVENTS tells Chancellor: back business events to unlock growthIndustry body calls for targeted investment and fiscal measures, arguing events can deliver billions in additional economic activity and thousands of new jobsRead More

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June 24, 2026Martin Rhodes MP to make ‘persistent and consistent' case for eventsMartin Rhodes MP, chair of the APPG for Events, pledges persistent advocacy for the UK's events sector despite funding cuts at VisitBritain and London & Partners

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June 12, 2026The industry has Parliament's attention - now it needs to decide what it wantsThis year's beam State of the Nation lunch saw industry leaders and MPs debating a wide range of issues; how those conversations develop into actions will be key.

Industry leaders have written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy

June 4, 2026Industry coalition urges ministers to reverse VisitBritain business events funding cutsMore than 20 industry bodies unite behind letter to ministers calling for funding reversal.

Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cuts

May 28, 2026Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cutsThe MIA and beam have expressed concern over VisitBritain’s restructuring of its business events division due to funding cuts.

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May 18, 2026Martin Rhodes MP to open The Meetings Show 2026Martin Rhodes MP will open The Meetings Show, the UK's leading event for meetings, incentives, conferences and events professionals.

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May 15, 2026Exempt meetings and events from tourist tax, says beamBusiness travel and events must be explicitly exempt from any future Overnight Visitor Levy, according to beam, following confirmation that the proposed legislation was included in the King’s Speech outlining the government’s plans for the coming parliament.

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May 15, 2026Why planners should care about England's new tourist tax powersThe Overnight Visitor Levy Bill in the King's Speech has raised fears about rising costs. But for our sector, the real issue is whether destinations finally get the long-term funding they need to compete internationally, says Paul Harvey.

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April 23, 2026New action group leads enhance beam's collaborative approachBeam has appointed new action group leads to enhance collaboration and effectiveness within its member-led groups.

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April 20, 2026‘Niceties don’t get you anywhere’: why beam is turning up the volumeToo many voices, not enough volume

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April 14, 2026Beam launches enhanced governance framework following major review New framework includes updated Code of Practice, a Good Business Conduct Policy to replace its Code of Ethics, and the introduction of a Responsible Industry Charter. Show More

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