Lucy Powell MP has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, as of 31 January 2023. Powell is the Labour Member of Parliament for Manchester Central and has been an MP since 2012. She currently holds the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events is chaired by the Rt. Honourable Theresa Villiers MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet.  Please click below to read the full press release.

By Martin Fullard - https://the-business-of-events.com/2023/01/11/events-industry-excluded-from-energy-support-scheme/

Conference and exhibition centres and the wider events industry have been excluded from the Government’s new Energy Bill Relief Scheme. However, historic buildings, museums, zoos, and other similar attractions that can hold events will qualify.

The Tourism Alliance has this week published a 10-point policy agenda for 2023. Each of the policies we outline would boost tourism and help the UK economy recovery from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.

VisitEngland’s ‘MeetEngland’ is very pleased to be hosting a business events trade mission to Paris and Brussels from 22-24 November alongside five English cities, to meet and engage with international associations and event buyers in Europe.

PLASA and #WeMakeEvents is requiring your help to gather industry intelligence in the post-pandemic era.

They invite you to complete their latest survey, following on from the insightful findings found in last year's research. Freelancers, company owners and employees are all encouraged to participate. It'll only take 10-20 minutes and will close Sunday 20 November.