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Chancellor brings in further measures for business, but questions remain

While the events industry was not mentioned specifically, the measures should apply to some organisations

Venues unlikely to be insured for forced government closures

The Association of British Insurers has released a statement clarifying the situation

Open letter to the Prime Minister: urgent financial support needed for events industry

Mash Media’s portfolio of magazines, Conference News, Conference & Meetings World, Exhibition News, Exhibition World and Access All Areas have collectively sent an open

Government advises nation to avoid mass gatherings

There will be no support for any event taking place

Light at the end of the tunnel

Conference News editor Martin Fullard takes stock of the current situation regarding Covid-19, and says the industry must band together to find the light

Government not advising banning events at this stage

PM Boris Johnson said "banning events will have little effect on containing the spread of coronavirus"

BVEP vice chair wants more help for freelancers

The vice chair of the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP), Simon Hughes, has expressed his concern for freelancers who rely on the events

Association welcomes Covid19 Budget, but laments IR35 plans

The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed is unhappy with government plans to move ahead with IR35

Budget receives mixed response from trade associations

The loan scheme has been welcomed, but questions remain over the abolishment of business rates for some businesses

Meetings Industry Association calls for ‘fairness and solidarity’

Nearly three-quarters of the mia member venues have had events cancelled as a result of fears of Coronavirus Covid19

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