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UKEVENTS

@ukevents_org

Collective voice and advocacy group of a world-leading events industry, representing a diverse and dynamic sector across the whole of the UK.

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linkhttps://ukevents.org.uk/ calendar_today24-06-2013 10:42:27

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Lisa Nandy MP hosts celebration of Department for Culture, Media and Sport key sectors in Manchester today. UKEVENTS will be there ensuring #events #conferences #exhibitions #tradefairs #cultural #music #festivals play their full part in Government objectives for economic growth & social transformation.

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In her maiden speech at Science and Industry Museum, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP sets out her vision for unlocking growth and opportunity in the UK’s £170 billion culture, media and sport sectors to industry leaders from across the UK. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

In her maiden speech at <a href="/sim_manchester/">Science and Industry Museum</a>, Culture Secretary <a href="/lisanandy/">Lisa Nandy MP</a> sets out her vision for unlocking growth and opportunity in the UK’s £170 billion culture, media and sport sectors to industry leaders from across the UK.

Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…
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Sacha Lord Events, both business and leisure related, account for half the spend in the visitor economy. They are an integral part of economic growth and societal transformation. A more strategic approach to how they can drive further prosperity is sorely needed.

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Lisa Nandy MP Caroline Dinenage MP Culture, Media and Sport Committee Congratulations to Caroline Dinenage MP . UKEVENTS looks forward to evidencing to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee how important UK Events, conferences, trade shows, outdoor events & festivals, are to the visitor & wider economy & why a strategic approach across Government will drive further growth.

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Department for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP Bradford 2025 Again showing how events (cultural, outdoor, festivals, conferences, exhibitions & tradeshows) make a big difference to placemaking, societal transformation, growth in the local economy, inward investment & to tourism & trade activity. Supporting UK Events is a win-win for all

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Delighted to welcome Shaun Davies MP to the role of Chair of the APPG for Events. UKEVENTS (Org) looks forward to working closely with him to enable the UK Events Industry to deliver the Government’s growth objectives. #conferences #tradeshows #creative & #cultural #Festivals

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UK Events Report 2024 published: UK events industry generates £61.653 billion annually, demonstrating post-pandemic resilience. ukevents.org.uk/news/bvep-pres…

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UKEVENTS new report: event generate ÂŁ61.653 billion annually, demonstrating post-pandemic resilience. An Industry that ticks all the boxes - #trade #inward #investment #tourism #cultural #creative #Enterprise #knowledge #exchange

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UKEVENTS invited to attend @dcms #creative industries summit to help plan #growth strategy. At long last #events recognised as part of the creative content of the #creative, #visitor and #industrial economies. Lisa Nandy MP Chris Bryant Shriti Vadera Creative Industries Council

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Department for Culture, Media and Sport Chris Bryant The Tourism Alliance With a National Events strategy, world-class business and cultural events will drive visitors to every part of the UK. UKEVENTS looks forward to working with the Minister to achieve his ambition for a flourishing and growing visitor economy.

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UKEVENTS calling all event businesses to join the event apprenticeship webinar, highlighting their pivotal role in addressing skill gaps and enhancing workforce investment. Next Wednesday 11 December 10:30-11:30 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Great to see strong voice for #Events in Parliament as #APPG for Events gets up and running again. Shaun Davies MP for Telford elected Chair with Officers  Jack Rankin MP for Windsor Tom Gordon MP MP for Harrogate & Knaresborough, and Chris Webb MP for Blackpool South.

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Catriona Laing David Lammy Lisa Nandy MP The UK’s events industry is one of our greatest platforms showcasing its soft power. Whether this be through ceremonials, festivals, sport, international conferences & trade shows worth £61 billion & a lot more in trade & inward investment. It’s sad it’s not a the Council table.

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In UK Parliament all next week UKEVENTS will highlight crucial role #events play in economic growth & community development & advocate key asks for the development of a National Events Strategy; tax credits for new events & expansion of the Business Events Growth Programme

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Over 50 MPs came to the UKEVENTS exhibition in Parliament this week to hear about economic & social benefits of UK events. Great to have policymakers support for a National Events Strategy, more joined up government towards events & greater funding for the Growth Programme.

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UKEVENTS meets shadow #tourism team to discuss a National Events Strategy. Encouraging endorsement of the role of #events in growing the #visitor #economy. Will work to help build greater parliamentary support for the Events Industry. Stuart Andrew Saqib Bhatti MP

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Birmingham wins European Robotics Forum against other European cities with advocacy from VisitBritain 🇬🇧 Business Event Growth Programme. Worth £1.55 million to local economy. That’s why Department for Culture, Media and Sport should increase progamme’s scope to help regional economies. Lisa Nandy MP Chris Bryant

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A VE Victory for the UKEvents Industry. Celebrations showcasing world class skills & creativity of eventprofsuk bringing communities together, inspiring unforgettable experiences driving economic growth. An industry worth supporting Lisa Nandy MP Chris Bryant Department for Culture, Media and Sport UKEVENTS