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October 19, 2026Figen Murray hits back at Tory MP’s criticism of Martyn’s LawThe campaigner says comments describing the legislation as an “absurd set of regulations” reveal a “profound lack of understanding”, as venues prepare for the new requirements to take effect in 2027.Read More

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February 18, 2025Glasgow venue hails 'clear shift' in businesses rethinking workspacesThe Social Hub Glasgow has experienced high demand for its co-working and event spaces, with a waiting list now in place, highlighting a shift towards hybrid work environments.

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February 13, 2025Lilybea Taylor wins Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change awardBeam named Lilybea Taylor the Chris Peacock Young Champion of Change Award winner, with Lucy Newman and Tori Smith as runners-up, for their significant contributions to the events and hospitality industry.

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February 10, 2025In pictures: Beam announces new chair and vice chair at gala dinnerLouisa Watson and David Tremmil officially took the reins at the trade association's annual gala dinner on Friday 7 February.

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February 7, 2025SITE GB welcomes new co-presidents with expanded 2025 event programmeThe SITE GB Chapter has expanded its board and event programme for 2025, with Deborah Crosswell and Joe O’Connell as new co-presidents. Alongside new board members, they aim to enhance the chapter's reach with more impactful events and networking opportunities, including the return of the SITE GB Incentive Summit and new Supper Clubs focused on sustainability and CSR in incentive travel.

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February 4, 2025'I earned 27 times more as an owner than in a salaried events job'John Fisher has spent more than 40 years founding, buying and selling small businesses in the events sector. Now he's written a book about his experiences.

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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.Show More

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