Economic Growth 21 September 2026
‘Polarisation in bookings this year as larger events grow larger while smaller meetings continue to decline’
“The trend for fewer small events is still there to see, but larger programmes are growing larger and are happy to spend on additions and upgrades. This is likely to continue.”
Richard Smith, Chief Commercial Officer of Wyboston Lakes Resort captured the overriding view of the Resort’s Senior Leadership Team when they recently reviewed trends in the first half year and forward prospects in the UK meetings and events market.
Green & Sustainability 21 September 2026
Cambridgeshire bus operator reveals key reliability figures for Catch the Bus Month
Cambridgeshire bus operator, Stagecoach East, has revealed its latest reliability figures, showing that it operated over 99% of the miles it was scheduled to operate over the past year – as it celebrates Catch the Bus Month.
Catch the Bus Month, which runs throughout September, aims to highlight the role that buses play in local transport and society. Stagecoach East routinely records the actual number of miles that it runs, and where it cannot run them because of factors such as congestion, diversions, or driver illness. It has now found that, over the past 12 months, it ran 99.1% of the miles it was timetabled to run.
Economic Growth 20 September 2026
Business Crucial To Burnham’s Devolution Next Steps
New BCC report calls for businesses to have a stronger voice in devolution. Report says economic growth and improved living standards must be the test of devolution success. The BCC outlines a three-stage roadmap to give local areas a bigger stake in economic success. Next month’s Budget should outline plans to put businesses at […]
Economic Growth 17 September 2026
Moneycorp Currency Insights – September 2026
Welcome to the Moneycorp Currency Insights for September, as markets move into one of the most significant central bank months of the year, with policy decisions from the ECB, Federal Reserve and Bank of England all scheduled within a seven-day period. Recent moves in energy prices, inflation expectations and interest rate pricing mean that currency volatility could increase markedly over the coming weeks.
The Bank of England currently holds Bank Rate at 3.75%, the Federal Reserve remains at 3.50%-3.75%, and the ECB’s deposit rate stands at 2.25% following its June hike and July pause. Markets are increasingly focused on whether the ECB tightens again on 10 September, while the Fed’s 15-16 September meeting remains finely balanced between another hold and a more hawkish policy response should inflation prove persistent. The BoE follows shortly after on 17 September.
Green & Sustainability 16 September 2026
EV Rally hits Cambridge as Stagecoach East showcases electric vehicle charging
Stagecoach East’s depot in Cambridge has welcomed around 50 vehicles, including electric HGVs, taking part in the UK’s EV Rally, which aims to demonstrate the reality of driving an electric vehicle (EV).
Cambridge was chosen, both for its fleet of EV buses, but also because it recently hosted the national launch of Stagecoach’s Chargd network, which is helping commercial fleets access reliable, high-power charging infrastructure.
Awards 16 September 2026
Wyboston Lakes Resort shortlisted for three major industry awards
Wyboston Lakes Resort has again been acknowledged as one of the leading UK conference venues by being shortlisted for three awards at the event industry’s Famtastic Awards 2026.
The award-winning conference, training and leisure venue is a finalist for Green Initiative of the Year, for Marketing Campaign of the Year and for Refurbishment or Rebrand of the Year.
Green & Sustainability 16 September 2026
Domino Reports Significant Progress on Net-Zero Journey in 2025 CSR Report
Domino’s latest CSR Report highlights progress across key areas, including environmental performance, people, society, and customers.
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) has published its FY 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting measurable progress across environmental performance, responsible business practices, people development, and customer support. The report demonstrates how Domino is embedding sustainability across its operations while helping customers achieve their own environmental and business goals.
Green & Sustainability 14 September 2026
Cambridge venues sign up to new sustainability initiative
Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for the city, is continuing to strengthen its sustainability credentials through a new partnership with Green Meetings, reinforcing Cambridge’s reputation as a leading destination for organisations looking to host more sustainable events.
Multiple venues across Meet Cambridge’s portfolio of over 50 in and around Cambridge, have signed up to complete the Green Meetings sustainability accreditation, which will allow them to demonstrate a commitment to improving biodiversity, eliminating waste, and championing energy efficiency.
Economic Growth 11 September 2026
Second Term Ballot Result
Peterborough Positive has secured an overwhelming vote of confidence from city centre businesses, with 94% voting in favour by rateable value, securing the Business Improvement District (BID) for a second five-year term.
The result, along with an impressive 60% turnout, represents a standout performance within the BID sector, exceeding the average turnout achieved in second, third, fourth and even fifth-term BID ballots nationally.