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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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September 11, 2025Shaun Davies steps down as APPG for events chairShaun Davies has resigned as chair of the APPG for Events due to his new role as parliamentary private secretary to the defence secretary.

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September 9, 2025The Business of Events confirms 2026 Global Policy ForumThe Business of Events (TBOE) will hold its Global Policy Forum at IET London on 7 July 2026, focusing on economic and political issues affecting the events sector.

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September 4, 2025The Power of Events hits Bath & Bristol and heads for The O2The Power of Events has confirmed the expansion of its UK Schools Engagement Programme into the Bath and Bristol region, alongside plans for a London launch event this autumn.

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September 3, 2025Why Glenn Bowdin says the UK needs a National Event Strategy nowThe opportunity to gain recognition, influence policy, and shape the future has never been greater, says Glenn Bowdin, chair of UKEVENTS

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July 28, 2025The Power of Events explores Trump effect in new researchThe Power of Events is researching the Trump effect on US customer behaviour in the events industry, focusing on shifts due to economic and political changes, including new tariffs.

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Chancellor urged to provide targeted support for the sector amid rising costsIndustry leaders have urged Rachel Reeves to provide targeted support for the sector in her spring statement to combat rising costs, VAT rates and staffing expenses.

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Parliament has finally said what the events industry has been arguing for yearsBusiness events recognised as an economic driver

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July 8, 2025MeetEngland boosts international ties on European trade missionMeetEngland hosted a European trade mission to engage international associations and promote England as a top congress destination, highlighting its strengths in key sectors and facilitating partnerships for future events.

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July 3, 2025UKEVENTS welcomes focus on creative sector in industrial strategyUKEVENTS welcomes opportunities for leveraging events for exports, fostering innovation, and developing skills in the sector.

Events Industry Alliance calls for Mutual Recognition Agreement with EU

July 1, 2025Events Industry Alliance calls for Mutual Recognition Agreement with EUThe EIA says a Mutual Recognition Agreement would "reduce red tape, restore confidence and enable UK and EU businesses to collaborate more freely".Show More

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