Tag: All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events
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Briefing Note: Chancellor’s Autumn Statement November 2023
As widely trailed, there were tax cuts for business, reductions in national insurance, along with extensions in business rates reductions for hospitality and leisure businesses and full expensing on business investment – all of which will be welcomes by businesses of all shapes and sizes. But, when it comes specifically to the events sector, was…
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Political landscape and policy agenda discussed at The Business of Events: UK Policy Forum
More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 […]
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UK Policy Forum programme
The programme for The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum has been revealed. The event takes place at IET London: Savoy Place, 8th November. The forum is an official participating […]
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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,…
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events: Theresa Villiers poses question to Business Sectretary
Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events has asked the Secretary of State for Business and Trade in the House of Commons to consider the UK events sector as a key driver for both British exports and inward investment, 14 September.
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Update to rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups
Following a recent vote in Parliament, new rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) have been agreed by the House of Commons. The new rules, which come into effect on 1 October 2023, have been put in place to improve transparency and reduce the risk of foreign influence.
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Chair of APPG for Events to advocate for Northern Ireland business event sector
Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, Meets VisitBelfast to Discuss New Business Events Strategy Theresa Villiers, Member of Parliament for […]
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Consultation deadline extended
The Business of Events, the not-for-profit independent Think Tank for the events industry, has extended the deadline of its sector-wide Consultation. It will now close on 30th April. The aim of the Consultation is to gather sentiment among those owning, running, managing, and working in the events industry, which will lay the foundation for a…
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The Business of Events announces new Advisory Council
The Advisory Council will play a critical role in guiding the direction of The Business of Events’ Policy Unit, providing insights and recommendations on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing the events industry. They will meet quarterly, and future members will be invited to join in line with required expertise.
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events re-elects Theresa Villiers MP as Chair
At its official Annual General Meeting, held on Tuesday 29th March 2023, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) re-elected the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Member of Parliament for […]