Tag: DCMS
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Government inquiry into the UK’s business events sector announced at TBOE’s 2025 Global Policy Forum
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, announced the inquiry during her closing address at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster.
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Sir Chris Bryant MP to open TBOE’s Global Policy Forum
Sir Chris Bryant MP, the Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, will open next week’s Global Policy Forum on behalf of The Business of Events.
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VisitBritain announces its Business Events Growth Programme supported 62 events in 18 cities to boost economy
VisitBritain’s programme to support Britain to secure international business events and increase delegate attendance has resulted in a boost to the economy of £45.5 million, with 62 business events supported in […]
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Sound Check: While music gets the spotlight, let’s ensure business and outdoor events aren’t left in the silent disco
By Michael Hirst OBE, Chair of the UKEVENTS Advocacy and Government Relations Working Group In the world of events, recognition and support are pivotal to fostering a thriving industry which […]
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UK Policy Forum: first speakers and contributors confirmed
The strong line-up includes BBC Newsnight Political Editor Nicholas Watt, major event producer Martin Green CBE, Identity’s Michael Gietzen, Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, and Shonali Devereaux, who will moderate the event.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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VisitBritain: Tourism Minister attends Ambassador Reception
The reception, which was supported by The Business of Events, took place at the Institute of Directors, London, and brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors, industry stakeholders and representatives from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
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A National Events Strategy would be a Box Office hit for the UK
OPINION: The UK’s Film and TV industry is valued by the UK Government, and UKEVENTS Chair, Chris Skeith OBE, suggests the country could benefit if similar incentives were offered to the events sector