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A Cultural Crisis is threatening the UK, the Government must act now
Nick Morgan (pictured), CEO of The Fair and Chair of UKEVENTS Outdoor Events Working Group calls on the Government for tax relief for the live events sector In the vibrant heart of the UK lies a cultural phenomenon that has enchanted the world for generations: our festival, music, and cultural events. These events have not… Read more
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The potential of a Labour Government: threat or opportunity?
With new Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, Thangam Debbonaire, directly swapping roles with her predecessor, Lucy Powell, who moves into the role of Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, the new Shadow Cabinet is likely to be the senior Labour team we see fighting the upcoming General Election. Barbara Keeley,… Read more
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TBOE’s UK Policy Forum Confirmed as Official International Trade Week Event and Venue Confirmed
Taking place on 08 November 2023 at IET London: Savoy Place, The Business of Events UK Policy Forum, which is an invitation-only event, and will bring together senior business events leaders, policymakers, politicians, government officials, media and industry stakeholders to discuss the development of a long-term policy agenda for the sector. Read more
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UKEVENTS and Minister discuss growth prospects and challenges faced by inbound event market
UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the UK events industry, met with Sir John Whittingdale OBE, MP, the interim Minister for Tourism and Minister for Science, Innovation, and Technology, on 4th September, 2023. The meeting, initiated in response to a letter from the Minister, discussed specific areas in which the events sector could contribute to the… Read more
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Manchester Central reports profit after £25.6m turnover, but utility costs bite
Manchester Central has reported record numbers for its latest financial year. In its financial accounts for the 12 months to the end of March 2023 the city-centre based venue, which sits adjacent to Lower Mosley Street and Windmill Street, reported a turnover increase from £16.9m to £25.6m and record high occupation (number of events), while… Read more
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West Midlands: business events contribute £1.9 billion to regional economy
New research into the impact of business events to the West Midlands reveals that the region is returning to 2019 business levels quicker than the UK average. In its latest report for the West Midlands Growth Company, data compiled by RJS Associates shows that the region’s business events performance in 2022 – which includes meetings,… Read more