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David Tremmill, beam chair

November 5, 2026beam freezes membership fees for second yearbeam has frozen its membership fees for the second consecutive yearRead More

The Power of Events targets 1,500 work experience opportunities for young people

October 15, 2026The Power of Events targets 1,500 work experience opportunities for young peopleIndustry backing has already secured half the first-year target as the Experience of Work programme launches nationally, with businesses urged to open their doors in 2027.

glenn bowdin

September 28, 2026UKEVENTS welcomes government response to business events reportUKEVENTS has welcomed the government's inclusion of business events in the upcoming National Events Strategy.

finally business events

September 22, 2026Government rejects call for standalone business events strategyBusiness events will instead be included in the government’s forthcoming Major Events Strategy, while the industry continues to seek assurances over funding and VisitBritain’s reduced business events role.

Glenn Bowdin 222

September 11, 2026UKEVENTS tells Chancellor: back business events to unlock growthIndustry body calls for targeted investment and fiscal measures, arguing events can deliver billions in additional economic activity and thousands of new jobs

tracy halliwell

September 2, 2026Tracy Halliwell steps down from London & Partners after 20 yearsTracy Halliwell has stepped down from her role at London & Partners after 20 years, following a "mini restructure" amid funding changes.

Tax changes self employed

August 26, 2026Proposed income tax changes for freelancers could stifle event sector growth, experts warnProposed changes to self-employed income tax reporting in the UK could harm the events sector by affecting cash flow, complicating taxes, and deterring freelancers, particularly new ones, experts warn.

finally business events

August 4, 2026More than 200 industry leaders urge government to back business eventsMore than 214 organisations from across the UK's business events sector have written to culture secretary Lisa Nandy urging the government to implement the DCMS Select Committee's recommendations, warning that the UK risks falling behind international competitors without urgent action.

finally business events

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.

beam annual forum 2026

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.

andy burnham burna boy

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.Show More

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