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Evolution Dome takes central role at St Ives Festival

The St. Ives Carnival and Music Festival returned 12–13 July 2025 with a committee and a programme of events, while Evolution Dome marked its

Lionesses’ final spot triggers licensing hours extension

After England’s 2–1 comeback victory over Italy in the semi-final, the Government has announced a temporary extension to licensing hours across England and Wales

£71m windfall for hospitality from Women’s Euros Final

The Women’s Euros Final is expected to give the UK economy an additional £183.7m as football fans across the nation tune in to watch

Women’s semi-finals to drive £20m hospitality spend

Football fans are expected to generate a £32 million boost for the hospitality industry during the Women’s Euros semi-finals, as consumers flock to pubs,

Judges revealed: Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025

The inaugural Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025 judging panel have been announced. The deadline for entries is 28 July 2025, with the awards taking place on 25

Local authorities push for control over tourist taxes

Devolving income and tourism taxes to England’s counties could generate over £4bn annually for investment in local services and to drive economic growth, according

Hospitality sector faces higher training costs after funding cuts

Research shows that government cuts to apprenticeship funding for over-21s will cost UK employers £214m in additional training costs, with hospitality companies among those

Unexpected inflation data shakes business confidence

UK inflation has surged to 3.6% in the year to June a sharp rise from May and well above the Bank of England’s 2%

Oasis reunion brings 56% boost to hospitality sales

Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their much-anticipated reunion shows

BT Group named official tech supplier for SailGP in Portsmouth debut

BT Group has announced a collaboration with global racing championship, SailGP, which will see its 5G Standalone network slices capabilities deliver connectivity to the

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