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UK Government and PHE sign off All Secure Standard, but go-date still missing

The All Secure Standard began development during the summer

Furlough scheme and SEISS extended

Chanellor Sunak said the scheme will pay up to 80% of employee’s wage up to a maximum of £2,500 a month

Business meetings can continue for up to 30 delegates

The Meetings Industry Association is unsatisfied with the timing of the announcement

Lockdown update: clarity sought

Conference News is working on getting 100% confirmation

525,000 jobs are at risk as business events industry campaigns for roadmap to recovery

This comes after prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed the UK will enter national lockdown between 5 November and 2 December 2020

CALL TO ACTION: #eventprofs urged to email Breakfast TV this Friday

Everyone participating should include a short note about their own personal story about how they have been impacted by Covid-19

Meetings Industry Association warns Government of permanent closures

Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association warned that that Manchester having to close much of its business sets a precedent for

England: Business events for up to 30 may run under new Tier System

However, venues and organisers in Tier 3 areas, the highest alert level, are advised to check with their Local Authority

Government confirms event venues can use Job Support Scheme, but other miss out

To date, it is estimated that some 200,000 jobs in the £84bn events industry have been lost

Associations move to clarify what new measures mean for event firms

The Events Industry Alliance has said it is seeking to clarify whether or not new support measures will apply to businesses in the events

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