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Government to pay 80% of wages, defers VAT, but worries remain for freelancers

Chancellor Sunak said the state would pay grants covering up to 80% of the salary of workers kept on by companies

Freelancer groups call on Boris Johnson for emergency Covid19 fund

IPSE and the Creative Industries Federation written an open letter to the PM calling for more help

Urgent: Meetings Industry Association needs your input for government support

The association is calling for as many events businesses to take their fortnightly survey so that they can provide as up-to-date information to government

‘Urgent’ clarity needed for funding eligibility, says UKinbound

Joss Croft, CEO, UKinbound, has also called for the removal or deferment of VAT and PAYE payments

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

Tax help rolled out following budget 2020

The HMRC has set up a helpline to to support small businesses who may struggle to pay tax due to Covid19

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

UK organiser merges to form SAE Media Group

SAE International has confirmed the acquisition of SMi Group Ltd, a UK-based event organiser specialising in the production of global events for the aerospace, defence

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