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July 21, 2026Seven prime ministers in a decade - will this one finally get events?Warm words are no longer enough, argues Paul Harvey – the business events industry needs a government that recognises events as economic infrastructure and acts accordingly.Read More

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January 17, 2025Three months to plan - what eventprofs need to know ahead of budget changesAllpoints and Elevate founder Max Fellows takes a deep dive on what the latest budget means for the UK creative and events sector - and what event professionals need to do before the changes hit in April

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December 9, 2024Turbulent times: how eventprofs can get ahead of the weatherUnexpected transportation issues can throw a spanner into meeting plans, and travel turbulence - actual and metaphorical - is only expected to get worse as climate changes.

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November 22, 2024Sector in danger of turning its back on sustainability, says reportThe IBTM World Trends Report warns that the events sector risks neglecting sustainability pressures and highlights the importance of diverse talent.

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November 14, 2024Confidence high despite uncertainty over government support, MIA Insights revealThe MIA Insights report shows high confidence in the sector, with rising event budgets and increased international enquiries, despite limited government support and concerns over new employment legislation.

'The government doesn't understand events': mixed reaction to budget

October 31, 2024'The government doesn't understand events': mixed reaction to budgetEventprofs have had a mixed reaction to the budget, with one business owner claiming that the new government "doesn't understand or value" the sector.

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October 11, 2024"It's not okay that eight weeks of the year are lost productivity"Recruitment specialist Robert Kenward shares his latest quarterly report on recruitment trends for the fourth quarter of 2024.

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August 31, 2024Is it time to ditch the sales bonus?Scrap your outdated bonus system, pay your sales team what they’re worth - and watch them deliver results, says Robert Kenward, Fitability® Recruiter at You Search & Select.

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August 12, 2024Tom Cruise brings the wow factor at Paris 2024 closing ceremonyThe Paris Olympics drew to a close on Sunday (11 August) after two weeks of thrills, spills and bellyaches with a closing ceremony with a lot riding on it.

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July 8, 2024'Let's show new government we are core to making change happen'Sam Wilson, MD and founder of Syntiro Associates, says that eventprofs need to show the new government that our sector is key to helping it deliver change.

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July 5, 2024'The election results signify hope' - eventprofs react to Labour landslideEventprofs from across the industry share their thoughts on what the incoming Labour government could mean for the sector.Show More

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