NABMA was instrumental in reforming the APPMG (The All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group) in 2021 .
The APPMG is a cross party group within Westminster working with the national organisations supporting, promoting and delivering markets and market trading in the UK.
The lead organisations are NABMA (the National Association of British Market Authorities) and NMTF (the National Market Traders Federation). Its aims are the promotion and support for markets and market trading in the UK with connectivity to government in terms of the role and influence of markets in retail, tourism, employment, hospitality and leisure sectors. Also providing a conduit for discussions about market strategy and operational issues between the market industry and government.
News
APPMG Calls for Action on Weather Forecasting Following Joint Work with Visitor Attractions and the Met Office
The All-Party Parliamentary Markets Group (APPMG) has launched a new strand of policy work examining the impact of weather forecasting on markets, visitor attractions and the wider outdoor economy, following
Barnsley Market visit to inform parliamentary inquiry into regeneration, health and community growth
Markets at the Heart of Britain’s High Street Future, Says APPMG Markets are increasingly being recognised as critical assets in the regeneration of towns and cities across the UK, following
Minutes
All Party Parliamentary Local Markets Group Minutes, 23rd June 2026
The All-Party Parliamentary Local Markets Group met at Westminster on Wednesday 21st January 2026, bringing together Members of Parliament and representatives from across the markets industry to discuss the role of markets in supporting economic growth, entrepreneurship and community resilience.
All Party Parliamentary Local Markets Group Minutes, 21st January 2026
The All-Party Parliamentary Local Markets Group met at Westminster on Wednesday 21st January 2026, bringing together Members of Parliament and representatives from across the markets industry to discuss the role of markets in supporting economic growth, entrepreneurship and community resilience.
All Party Parliamentary Local Markets Group Minutes, 22nd October 2025
The All-Party Parliamentary Local Markets Group met at Westminster on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, bringing together parliamentarians and representatives from across the markets industry to discuss current priorities, celebrate success and consider future opportunities for the sector.