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Business events of up to 30 permitted from 1 August, Government confirms

“The Visitor Economy guidance has been updated on the Government's website

Prime minister confirms events industry restart date

Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that conferences and exhibitions will be permitted in England from 1 October 2020. Addressing the nation from Downing

Mayor of Liverpool demands ‘urgent’ timeline for business events from Government

In a letter to the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, the senior leaders call for

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

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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

UK must be at Level 2 before events can run, says minister

It is the first time a Government minister has suggested at what point events can return

Minister pressured for ‘urgent’ events industry restart date

Meetings industry leaders have again voiced their concerns about the critical importance of a date for reopening to be given by government

Events industry debated in Parliament

Further measures to support UK industries have been discussed in the House of Commons, 25 June

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