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July 6, 2026MPs urge government to rethink business events cuts as sector's competitiveness comes under scrutinyA new report concludes that the UK events industry is being held back by a lack of strategic government support, despite its significant contribution to economic growth, trade and employment.Read More

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January 28, 2025Why the office dog won't cut it anymore - and other key 2025 trendsSenior recruitment specialist Robert Kenward shares his analysis of the latest recruitment trends that shaped the final quarter of 2024 - and offers his key forecasts for 2025

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January 27, 2025The time is now - voting opens for the M&IT Awards 2025Voting is now open for the M&IT Awards 2025, with 18 categories up for grabs on Friday 19 September at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London.

"We're feeling far more positive than we have for a long time"

January 27, 2025"We're feeling far more positive than we have for a long time"One of the UK’s biggest agencies, BCD Meetings & Events is in the midst of its first three-year plan since 2019 as it gets back to longer-term strategy and planning post-pandemic. We caught up with UK managing director Helen McCabe to talk everything from procurement and client expectations to RFPs, AI, and mergers and acquisitions.

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January 22, 2025Meeting Needs funds £7,500 for medical and food aid to UkraineMeeting Needs funds £7,500 for medical and food aid to Ukraine 0 0 74 Sponsored by A cash grant of £7,500 at the end of 2024 by event industry foundation Meeting Needs helped finance the delivery of ambulances, food and medicine to Ukraine this month

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January 22, 2025Is Q1 the new Christmas for morale boosting employee events?Corporates have long leant on events to improve employee engagement, but the type and timing of these events is undergoing a significant transformation, says Paul Davis, CEO of Dublin-based Davis Events.

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January 20, 2025Deadline extended: more time to submit ideas for The Meetings Show 2025The Meetings Show 2025 has extended its deadline for idea submissions to Friday 24 January. Innovators and industry experts are encouraged to submit their insights for the education programme.

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January 20, 2025Just a train ride away - 30 years of EurostarSally Trelford marks three decades of train links to the continent by checking out the latest event offerings in London and Brussels

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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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January 14, 2025Appetite for distraction: lost focus in meetings costs UK more than £20bnLost focus in UK meetings due to modern distractions costs over £20bn annually, with boredom, tiredness, and busy minds as main culprits, affecting both online and in-person meetings.

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January 14, 2025APPG for Events appoints new chair - and opens corporate membershipShaun Davies has been elected chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, which now offers corporate membership.Show More

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