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Events Industry

Asked by Cameron ThomasIndependentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 24 December 2025UIN 100521

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to develop a UK major events strategy.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

The UK is a world-class host for major events, and the government is investing in a decade-long pipeline to drive economic growth and community impact.

Support for sporting events is already established through the Gold Framework. Additionally, DCMS will launch a new Visitor Economy Growth Strategy next year to strengthen the business events industry and enhance the UK's global competitiveness.

The Department welcomes the CMS Select Committee Inquiry into major events and continues to engage with industry to address challenges and identify further opportunities for collaboration and growth.

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