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The UK events industry is calling for emergency visa reforms with the EU. The post-Brexit UK is like an “access crisis” with its major trading partner, the EU. New research from the event business warns that UK event experts are facing increasing restrictions on working in the EU, threatening the industry’s global competitiveness. The new whitepaper highlights the lack of visa clauses in the EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) creating a fragmented system in 27 member states, highlighting that UK institutions and freelancers face spiral visa fees, deficits and legal risks. In some cases, organizers face fines and deportation and…
The new £5 million initiative led by the University of Exeter is set to change the way scientists understand the solar atmosphere. Supported by the Council of Science and Technology Facilities (STFC) under the prestigious large award scheme, the Solar Atmospheric Modeling Suite (SAMS) project will be running for over five years with the aim of decoding the complex physical processes that occur in the outer layers of the sun. Professor Andrew Hillier of the University of Exeter explained: “For a long time, Britain has led the way in simulating the solar atmosphere, but in recent years we have been…
The Vulnerability Treadmill The reactive nature of vulnerability management, combined with delays from policy and process, strains security teams. Capacity is limited and patching everything immediately is a struggle. Our Vulnerability Operation Center (VOC) dataset analysis identified 1,337,797 unique findings (security issues) across 68,500 unique customer assets. 32,585 of them were distinct CVEs, with 10,014 having a CVSS score of 8 or higher. Among these, external assets have 11,605 distinct CVEs, while internal assets have 31,966. With this volume of CVEs, it’s no surprise that some go unpatched and lead to compromises. Why are we stuck in this situation, what…
It was a big week for agency news. Growth, recognition and expansion dominate the headlines. Chameleon Agency’s 200% revenue surge begins the list, but other highlights include the historic VE Day Event, XSEM’s philanthropy leadership and the role of identity in the global acquisition of Trivandi. In the first quarter, chameleon institution revenues increased by 200% Chameleon Institutions saw a 200% increase in revenue in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024. This major growth period comes after the agency secured eight new projects across seven clients in the past four months. Read the full story here. Identity delivers official VE…
UK workers and businesses will benefit from a new partnership with Norway signed and more investments into the UK’s clean energy future. This week, Ed Miliband visited Oslo and secured a green industry partnership with Norwegian counterparts, Terrier Arland and Cecily Mirces, meeting Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gars Stole. Miliband also met many energy companies, deepened bilateral relations and advocated for clean energy investment in the UK. Norway is a key ally in ensuring energy security in the UK, providing clean, safe and inexpensive power to UK families while ensuring new clean energy manufacturing jobs through planning for change. How…
Live’25 Sales, an event for marketing and communications professionals working across ticketed experiences, has announced its speaker program. For sale on Crypt, London, May 15, 2025, Live 25 brings together experts from theaters, attractions, immersive, social games, consumer events and museums to connect, collaborate and grow within the experience economy. The final lineup of speakers includes influential names from both inside and outside the sector, reflecting the goals of the event. This is to encourage marketers to drive greater revenue through creative strategies and sector growth. Heavyweights in the industry like: Paul Robinson, Cartoon Channel Santiago Santa Maria Soller, VP…
Strata has been appointed to the UK’s Omoda & Jaecoo brand experience agency and oversees the 2025 event calendar for both car brands. Owned by Chery Automobile, China’s fourth largest automaker, this is the UK’s major market entry, and the fully integrated agency relationship positions the formation as a key partner for all UK launch and empirical work related to the growth of Omoda & Jaecoo in the region. The scope of work includes end-to-end event delivery, production and creative strategies. The program includes support for multiple vehicle launches, lifestyle and national events, sponsorship activations and media test drives. Strata’s…
The post-Brexit deficit paralyzes the UK’s events industry’s ability to operate across Europe, according to a new whitepaper published today by the event business. This paper reveals how the lack of specific sector provisions in the EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) creates a costly, complex and fragmented operating environment and threatens the global competitiveness of the UK events industry. Since Brexit, event institutions and freelancers have struggled to navigate a patchwork of immigration regulations across 27 EU member states. This includes increased administrative burden, spiral visa costs, fines, deportation, travel bans, and increased risk of non-compliance, resulting in industry-wide outcomes,…
Instead of achieving annual targets, this new measure will provide greater flexibility for car and van manufacturers by allowing three years of CO2 emissions (2025-2027). This strategic adjustment aims to ease the burden of compliance while maintaining the EU climate commitment as the industry undergoes a challenging transition towards zero emissions mobility. Strategic shifts to support industry transition This amendment is a central component of the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the Automobile Sector, announced on March 5, 2025. The initiative emerged from a high level of strategic dialogue launched by Commissioner Ursula von der Reyen on January 30,…
The Minnesota Timberwolves won the Golden State Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semi-Final Series.The Minnesota Timberwolves were simmering in a rough start in Game 1 against Golden State, reaction coach Chris Finch happily watched. Julius Randle scored 24 points and 11 assists to help the Timberwolves capitalize the absence of star star Stephen Curry in the 117-93 victory that tied the second round series on Thursday. The foundation was placed in an ownership film session with Finch and his staff the day before. “He was unhappy and he made us know that he was unhappy and…