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Long read: why has the events industry been left behind?

Mash Media editorial director Martin Fullard assesses the current situation

Dowden gives outdoor performances the green light, but business events miss out again

Minister Dowden did however hint that events will require electronic ticketing, which he noted will help to track and trace visitors

ICC Wales and Celtic Manor make 450 redundancies as Welsh MP criticises owner

It comes as a major blow to the £70bn events industry, for which £32bn comes from business events such as conferences and trade-shows

Chancellor unveils new measures to protect jobs

Addressing the House of Commons, 8 July, the chancellor unveiled a Jobs Retention Bonus, giving £1,000 to businesses who bring back employees from furlough

Conservative Party cancels 2020 conference

This move could cost Birmingham £20m

More than 50 venues have achieved AIM Secure Standard, says Meetings Industry Association

Over 800 AIM accredited venues need to meet the new criteria

Study finds 62% at least ‘somewhat comfortable’ in attending sports events

The study, carried out by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Sodexo, also found that 59% of respondents would feel at least 'somewhat comfortable' visiting a

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Prime minister confirms timetable for events will be released next week

He added that he understands people working in it are anxious to know when measures can be eased

BVEP expands membership as key bodies sign up

BVEP has been a central pillar in lobbying Government on behalf of the UK events industry since the Covid-19 crisis escalated and is now

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