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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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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.

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events holds parliamentary dinner

May 7, 2025All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events holds parliamentary dinnerThe All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events will hold a parliamentary dinner on May 6 at the House of Commons, bringing together MPs, APPG officers, and industry representatives to enhance the profile of the UK event sector.

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May 7, 2025Redefining success: event students seek growth over brand prestigeEvent students prioritise learning opportunities, mentorship, and workplace diversity over brand prestige, beam members heard in Manchester.

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April 11, 2025Government faces backlash after VisitBritain has funding slashedThe UK government has reduced VisitBritain's funding by 41%, sparking backlash from the tourism and events industry, which fears the cut will undermine efforts to attract international business events and visitors.

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April 4, 2025Martyn's Law receives Royal Assent after six-year campaignThe landmark legislation, which means that venues and events will be better prepared to respond to terrorist attacks, has officially become law after being signed by the King.Show More

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