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July 28, 2026Why clients now buy specialist expertise, not agency takeoverAgencies are increasingly being hired for the expertise they bring rather than the work they take away. Brighter’s Claire Conboy and Kate Wolstenholme reflect on the shift.Read More

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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.

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July 21, 2026beam Annual Forum turns connections into momentumRelationships, collaboration and the collective strength of the business events industry took centre stage at the beam Annual Forum 2026.

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July 21, 2026'A unique appreciation': UKEVENTS welcomes Burnham as PMUKEVENTS has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the UK prime minister, and is eager to collaborate with him to boost the events industry's competitiveness.

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July 21, 2026“We always act like we’re on the first date”: how agencies can stay agile at scaleDaunted and excited

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July 20, 2026ABPCO welcomes new co-chairs amid record growth and engagementKaren Edwards and Jessica Letters have been appointed ABPCO co-chairs for a two year term.

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July 20, 2026HOSPA endorses Rob Chamberlain Marketing AcademyHOSPA has endorsed the Rob Chamberlain Marketing Academy, a CPD-accredited program designed to enhance marketing skills in hospitality, as an official Learning Partner.

The end of unverified sustainability claims?

July 20, 2026The end of unverified sustainability claims?For years, hospitality businesses have been able to make broad sustainability claims with relatively little scrutiny. That era is coming to an end.

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July 17, 2026Meeting Needs Golf Day raises £5,600 for charityThe second Meeting Needs Golf Day at The Belfry Hotel & Resort raised £5,600 for charity, with agencies and suppliers competing in a friendly contest, and the supplier team retaining the trophy.

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July 16, 2026Industry spent £500k disposing of single-use materials from just 800 events, report warnsThe events industry spends nearly £500,000 disposing of single-use materials, according to a new report by isla.

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July 15, 2026UN Women UK backs NOWIE's Big Survey to tackle violence against women in eventsUN Women UK has joined forces with the Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) to support this year's Big Survey.Show More

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