Vision: 2025’s annual Industry Green Survey has found that local authorities in the UK are more interested in the sustainability efforts of an event, and that festivals and shows are now more concerned about their overall carbon footprint. Despite these concerns however, only 24% of the survey respondents have a net zero strategy in place, …
Industry bodies react to scrapping of business energy price cap
Industry organisations have reacted to the plans set out by the UK Government to help businesses deal with the inflated energy costs. The government is scrapping the energy price cap for businesses from April 2023 and is instead replacing it with a discount. The new plans will see eligible businesses in the UK receive a …
Industry reacts to UK Government’s energy cap
The UK Government has announced support for businesses this winter, which will see wholesale energy costs for businesses cut roughly in half. The scheme means that wholesale gas and electricity prices for firms will be fixed for six months, starting from October 1. It has been reported that the scheme will be reviewed after three …
Industry leaders call on UK Government to intervene in energy crisis
Live entertainment industry organisations have called on the UK Government to take urgent action to support businesses that are set to be stung by rocketing energy bills this winter. A survey by the Music Venue Trust found that about 30% of its 941 venues are facing the threat of permanent closure without a solution to …
Organisations call on UK Government to take action against soaring energy costs
Five organisations representing hospitality, entertainment, music venues and night-time associations have written to the UK Government, calling for action over rising energy costs. UK Hospitality, Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA), Music Venue Trust, The British Institute of Innkeeping and The British Beer and Pub Association have written a letter the the Government, highlighting the surging energy …