Latest Coronavirus Updates

AEO’s Chris Skeith: hope with hesitance

The AEO operates primarily with the exhibitions industry, but we are all one and the same at this time

Meetings Industry Association welcomes rate relief extension

However, the chief executive has vented frustration at the prime minister’s handling of his calls ‘advising’ people to avoid public spaces without firm instruction

£50bn of losses to the events industry, warns BVEP vice chair

Simon Hughes, vice-chair of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, has written a message for the events industry

IR35 legislation deferred until 2021

The government has confirmed that the controversial IR35 law changes will be pushed back

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

ICC Belfast, Alexandra Palace, Royal Albert Hall close

ICC Belfast is closed until 17 April, while the latter are closed 'until further notice'

Venues unlikely to be insured for forced government closures

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

UKinbound asks chancellor for urgent measures for the industry

UKinbound has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak asking for an urgent Government intervention to protect the industry from effects of COVID-19

ASAP calls on Government for clarification on COVID-19 for the hospitality industry

ASAP has called on the Government to recognise how the latest coronavirus advice can create potential issues for the hospitality industry

Submit your industry questions to the government now

UK government’s Petitions Committee is collating key questions to put to the government in an upcoming Q&A session

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