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Edinburgh introduces a tourist tax – and it applies to business travellers too

Edinburgh became the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax on 24 July 2026, with a 5% levy now applied to paid

Hospitality businesses urged to respond before licensing consultation closes

UKHospitality is urging businesses to respond to the Government’s licensing reform consultation before it closes on 6 November. As a key member of the

UKinbound welcomes new Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock MP

UKinbound, the UK’s leading trade association representing the inbound visitor economy, has welcomed Stephanie Peacock MP as the newly appointed Tourism Minister. Stephanie Peacock

UKEVENTS welcomes Governments industrial strategy and focus on Creative Sector

UKEVENTS has welcomed the publication of the UK Government’s refreshed Industrial Strategy and accompanying Sector Plans, which place the creative industries at the heart

APPG for Events hosts first parliamentary dinner of new parliament

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) held its first parliamentary dinner of the new parliament on Wednesday at the House of Commons, bringing

UKEVENTS welcomes new prime minister and defines areas of policy collaboration with ministers

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the UK events industry, has extended congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his appointment as the new prime minister

Sound check

Michael Hirst OBE, chair, UKEVENTS, says that while music gets the spotlight, let's ensure business and outdoor events aren't left in the silent disco

IET London: Savoy Place to host UK Policy Forum

The Department for Business and Trade has confirmed this year’s The Business of Events: UK Policy Forum as an International Trade Week (ITW) event,

The Business of Events begins sector consultation

The Business of Events has launched its Policy Unit and opened the first stage of its sector-wide Consultation.

UKinbound responds to Immigration White Paper

The association is urging the Government to rethink its proposed salary cap

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