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funding cuts news

Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
A new report conducted by the UK’s Centre for Economic and Business Research has found
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will work alongside members of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
An open letter penned to Boris Johnson, Britain’s secretary of state for foreign affairs, has
A curatorial development fund worth £500,000 (US$645,000, €550,000) has been created to help already established
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts
Funding cuts at a local level could result in “cultural cold spots” across Britain, according
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
In the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the Museums Association
Britain, as a nation, will be transformed by its decision to leave the European Union,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Football Association (FA) has requested pitch information from its affiliated clubs to discover areas
YMCA Awards has appointed Craig Potter head of commercial as the awarding organisation aims to
Arts Council England (ACE) and the UK’s national museums and galleries, will not feel the
Leisure-net Solutions has announced that it will launch a new physical activity industry networking event
After announcing plans in January for a historic shakeup of its museum sector, Italy’s Culture
The Museums Association has warned that funding cuts could mean the end of free entry
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Continued cuts to local authorities’ cultural and leisure budgets could undermine the health and wellbeing
Italy is on the hunt for 20 new directors to be installed in the country’s
A new survey from the Museums Association has shown that around one in every 10
In an exclusive interview with AM2, Jamie Christon, MD of Chester Zoo, UK, has revealed
Two Liverpool leisure centres are threatened with closure as Liverpool City Council (LCC) weighs up
High performance sports agency UK Sport has revealed details of its Annual Investment Review, with
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that grassroots sport, arts and museums will have to undergo
British cultural attractions are earning more than £100m a year through retail sales generating essential
The National Funding Scheme has launched a new initiative in London that enables people to
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
Worcester City Council is the latest local authority to consider cost saving measures in sports
Shadow Olympics minister Tessa Jowell has called for cross-party consensus to ensure a lasting legacy
Image: Cuts are having a severe impact on museums New research carried out by the
Newly-published findings from a Museums Association (MA) survey - The Impact Of Cuts On UK
Boston Borough Council (BBC) has revealed that the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex is to undergo
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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funding cuts news

Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
The chancellor, Sajid Javid, has revealed that the government will present its budget on 11
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
A new report conducted by the UK’s Centre for Economic and Business Research has found
Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) will work alongside members of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Pools, gyms, golf clubs and sports facilities across Edinburgh face an uncertain future following proposals
An open letter penned to Boris Johnson, Britain’s secretary of state for foreign affairs, has
A curatorial development fund worth £500,000 (US$645,000, €550,000) has been created to help already established
Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal,
A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts
Funding cuts at a local level could result in “cultural cold spots” across Britain, according
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Local authorities have been at the forefront of creating a “transformative” participation legacy following London
Funding cuts to vocational qualifications had a “significant impact” on the fall in the number
In the wake of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), the Museums Association
Britain, as a nation, will be transformed by its decision to leave the European Union,
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has urged local authorities to partner with brands to maintain their physical
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned that councils will have to continue to divert
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Football Association (FA) has requested pitch information from its affiliated clubs to discover areas
YMCA Awards has appointed Craig Potter head of commercial as the awarding organisation aims to
Arts Council England (ACE) and the UK’s national museums and galleries, will not feel the
Leisure-net Solutions has announced that it will launch a new physical activity industry networking event
After announcing plans in January for a historic shakeup of its museum sector, Italy’s Culture
The Museums Association has warned that funding cuts could mean the end of free entry
Some obese and inactive NHS patients are unable to access public health initiatives designed to
Continued cuts to local authorities’ cultural and leisure budgets could undermine the health and wellbeing
Italy is on the hunt for 20 new directors to be installed in the country’s
A new survey from the Museums Association has shown that around one in every 10
In an exclusive interview with AM2, Jamie Christon, MD of Chester Zoo, UK, has revealed
Two Liverpool leisure centres are threatened with closure as Liverpool City Council (LCC) weighs up
High performance sports agency UK Sport has revealed details of its Annual Investment Review, with
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that grassroots sport, arts and museums will have to undergo
British cultural attractions are earning more than £100m a year through retail sales generating essential
The National Funding Scheme has launched a new initiative in London that enables people to
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
Worcester City Council is the latest local authority to consider cost saving measures in sports
Shadow Olympics minister Tessa Jowell has called for cross-party consensus to ensure a lasting legacy
Image: Cuts are having a severe impact on museums New research carried out by the
Newly-published findings from a Museums Association (MA) survey - The Impact Of Cuts On UK
Boston Borough Council (BBC) has revealed that the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex is to undergo
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Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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