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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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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.

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February 18, 2025Lib Dem leader among 60 plus MPs to visit UKEVENTS exhibition in ParliamentLib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey was among more than 60 MPs and peers to attend a UKEVENTS exhibition in Parliament, which emphasised the UK events industry's £61.6 billion value.

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February 17, 2025APPG for Events to host first event of new ParliamentThe APPG for Events will hold its first event of the new Parliament in May, a private dinner for MPs and event industry leaders.

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February 11, 2025Greater Manchester named host of UKinbound’s 2026 Annual ConventionGreater Manchester will host UKinbound's 2026 Annual Convention in February, featuring more than 400 delegates and various events aimed at promoting international tourism.

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February 4, 2025The Power of Events to mark two year anniversary with Science Museum livestreamThe Power of Events to mark two year anniversary with Science Museum livestream 0 0 74 Sponsored by The Power of Events is set to mark its two-year anniversary with a livestream broadcast from London's Science Museum. Backed by event tech speci Show More

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