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“Events are a catalyst in post-critical times”, says Skeith on BBC

AEO CEO Chris Skeith highlighted that events will be a crucial part of the recovery stage that follows the peak of the coronavirus pandemic

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

Thousands sign petition for government support

More than 15,000 have signed "Government to offer economic assistance to the events industry during COVID-19"

Government not advising banning events at this stage

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

Scotland & Ireland move to ban large events

The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Scotland and Ireland have all moved to ban large-scale public gatherings

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

EVENTIT to go ahead despite outbreak of COVID-19

"It’s our job to highlight that Scottish events are very much open for business and going ahead."

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

Budget 2020: business rates abolished for hospitality sector

Chancellor Rishi Sunak opened his first Budget speech with a statement about coronavirus, addressing the rightful concerns of the British public in the face

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