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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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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.

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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.

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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.Show More

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