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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

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.

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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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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 Show More

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