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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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October 12, 2025Leading by heart: how Lene Corgan is shaping the next chapter of Meeting NeedsWhen Lene Corgan stepped up as chair of Meeting Needs earlier this year, it marked the culmination of a decade-long journey with the charity foundation...

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September 30, 2025The show must go on! How to turn event disasters into minor hiccupsSolve the big issues first

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September 24, 2025Meeting Needs raises over £17k at M&IT Awards 2025Meeting Needs raised over £17,000 at the M&IT Awards 2025, attended by 700 professionals, through raffles and an auction to fund global projects, including a Tanzanian school farm.

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September 22, 2025M&IT Awards 2025 - in picturesThe M&IT Awards 2025 lit up JW Marriott Grosvenor House London as more than 700 event professionals gathered for the industry’s biggest night of celebration.

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September 20, 2025Glitz, glamour and glory: industry unites for M&IT Awards 2025The M&IT Awards 2025, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, celebrated the achievements of the events industry, with Chris Parnham winning Personality of the Year and Gabby Austen-Browne receiving the inaugural M&IT Editor’s Award.

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September 8, 2025Visas, no-shows and DIY AI: what’s really shaping events in 2025?The 2025 Northstar Meetings Group/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey is seeking insights into trends like visa issues, declining attendance, and DIY AI in the events industry.

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September 2, 2025Event planners invited to explore Oman with M&IT this OctoberEvent planners are invited by M&IT to join a five-day educational fam trip in Oman this October, focusing on Oman’s venues, culture, and landscapes, in collaboration with the Oman Convention Bureau and other partners.

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August 29, 2025She lost her son in a terror attack, then changed UK venue safety foreverAfter her son was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing, Figen Murray led a six-year campaign resulting in Martyn’s Law, a UK counter-terrorism legislation. Her story highlights advocacy, emotional resilience, and the importance of industry-wide safety measures at public venues.

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August 13, 2025'We've built something special': Heather Lishman on 14 years at ABPCOABPCO director Heather Lishman reflects on her 14-year tenure, which has seen record growth, deeper industry engagement, and stronger member support than ever before.

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August 5, 2025People and partnership - inside the AIEA Summer EventThe inside scoop on the Alliance of Independent Events Agencies (AIEA) annual summer event at Eastwood Hall in Nottingham, part of The Venues Collection.Show More

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