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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

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.

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee

April 3, 2025MPs to examine potential of UK events sector in new government inquiryGovernment inquiry launched into UK business events sector 0 0 74 Sponsored by A cross-party group of members of parliament will investigate the UK’s business events sector as part of a newly announced Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquir

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April 1, 2025NW leaders hail expansion of The Power of Events' schools engagement programmeThe Power of Events has expanded its UK Schools Engagement Programme with the launch of the North West Hub, its largest region yet, spanning Liverpool, Cheshire and Manchester.

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March 24, 2025Tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant to open Global Policy ForumTourism minister Sir Chris Bryant will open The Business of Events' Global Policy Forum on 1 April at IET London.

The Trump effect: half of European bookers expect US travel price rises

March 17, 2025The Trump effect: half of European bookers expect US travel price risesNearly half of European travel managers expect US travel costs to rise and challenges to increase under the Trump Administration, according to research from the Business Travel Show

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March 10, 2025UKEVENTS aims to boost advocacy efforts with new executive committeeUKEVENTS has formed a new executive committee to enhance advocacy and strengthen engagement with policymakers.

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March 4, 2025MPs and industry leaders head line-up for Global Policy Forum 2025The Business of Events has revealed its speaker lineup for the Global Policy Forum, including notable politicians and industry leaders, with RX Global as the sponsor.Show More

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