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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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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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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".

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June 13, 2025UKEVENTS repeats call for National Events Strategy following spending reviewThe industry body recognised several encouraging developments in the spending review, particularly for sport and regional growth.

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June 9, 2025'Advocacy within government is more critical than ever'David Tremmil, vice chair of beam and UKEVENTS, spills the beans on his dual role - and reveals why government advocacy is so vital for the sector today.

Delegate expenditure up 75 per cent since 2017, finds VisitBritain

June 5, 2025Delegate expenditure up 75 per cent since 2017, finds VisitBritainSeven years on from the previous delegate spend survey for VisitBritain, average trip spend (excluding registration fee) has increased 75 per cent from £359 in 2017 to £629 in 2024.

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May 16, 2025Meetings Industry Association and Manchester Central join APPG for EventsThe Meetings Industry Association and Manchester Central have joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, enhancing collaboration between the events industry and policymakers.

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May 13, 2025Beam Finance Forum to address cybercrime and financial resilienceBeam's Finance Forum on Monday 9 June will focus on cybercrime and financial resilience, featuring industry experts discussing AI-driven fraud, cyber liability, and financial strategies.

Post-Brexit red tape paralysing UK sector’s operations in Europe, report finds

May 9, 2025Post-Brexit red tape paralysing UK sector’s operations in Europe, report findsA white paper by The Business of Events has highlighted how post-Brexit red tape is hindering the UK events industry's operations in Europe.Show More

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