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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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January 6, 2026Government to review sector following Select Committee inquiryThe government will review the events sector following a Select Committee inquiry, which saw calls for increased support.

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December 10, 2025The Power of Events expands Schools Engagement Programme into LeedsThe Power of Events is expanding its Schools Engagement Programme to Leeds, starting in spring 2026, to connect young people to careers in the events industry.

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December 9, 2025UK events sector hits £68.7bn as UK emerges as Europe’s ‘safe harbour’The UK events industry is now valued at £68.7 billion, with robust domestic performance and increased international business due to global instability.

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December 5, 2025New chair elected for All-Party Parliamentary Group for EventsMartin Rhodes, Labour MP for Glasgow North, has been appointed chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events.

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November 25, 2025Mayors given power to introduce tourist tax to boost local investmentEngland's mayors can introduce a tourist tax on overnight stays to fund local investment, aligning with global practices and boosting regional economies.

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November 19, 2025Service charges hot topic at beam Autumn All Members MeetingBeam's Autumn All-Members Meeting focused on service charges in the meetings and events sector, discussing transparent and optional approaches, aligning with new guidelines to be launched in 2026.

November 19, 2025Events Apprenticeships moves under The Power of Events as new standard gets approvalThe industry has taken a major step in strengthening its talent pipeline, as the newly revised Level 3 Event Co-ordinator Apprenticeship Standard receives full government approval - and the Events Apprenticeships programme moves under the umbrella of The Power of Events.

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November 11, 2025'Help us lead world' UKEVENTS tells chancellor ahead of budgetUKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation representing the UK’s exhibitions, conferences, meetings, cultural, and live events industries, has called on the chancellor to back the sector ahead of the 2025 autumn budget.

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October 30, 2025An encouraging first step with our new tourism ministerWhen a minister requests a meeting with the events industry in their first two weeks, it matters, says Glenn Bowdin, chair of UKEVENTS.

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October 14, 2025Election called to appoint new chair for APPG for eventsAn election for the new chair of the APPG for events is set for 22 October following the resignation of current chair Shaun Davies MP.Show More

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