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July 27, 2026Business events venues 'left out again' as government unveils new business rates reliefbeam and the Meetings Industry Association have criticised the government's decision to extend business rates relief for pubs, clubs and live music venues while continuing to exclude conference venues, hotels and exhibition centres.Read More

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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.

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March 24, 2026Can Martin Rhodes help events finally win Westminster’s attention?The newly appointed chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events is taking aim at policy makers. Can he help shift the perception of events from a nice to have to a key driver of growth?

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February 23, 2026Edinburgh is funding its CVB with a visitor levy - will others follow suit?Scotland’s capital is set to become the first city in the UK to fund its convention bureau through a mandatory tourist tax - in what could herald the start of major changes.

MeetEngland Impact Network launches to boost international competitiveness

February 13, 2026MeetEngland Impact Network launches to boost international competitivenessMeetEngland has launched the MeetEngland Impact Network, as it aims to harness intellectual capital and strengthen England’s global competitiveness.

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February 11, 2026APPG for Events announces 2026 AGMThe APPG for Events will hold its AGM on 3 March 2026 at 1pm in Westminster, chaired by an independent nominee.Show More

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