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CALL TO ACTION: Event business owners urged to write to MPs

It has been reported that 126,000 event jobs have already been lost, with hundreds of thousands more at risk as the furlough scheme comes

Business events sector has been “decimated”, support measures put forward

“The business events sector which underpins economic growth for all industries, has today been further decimated,” said Lex Butler.

Business events for up to 30 can continue

Business events for up to 30 may continue to run, it has been confirmed. The news comes hours after the prime minister, Boris Johnson,

DCMS confirms events for up to 30 can continue

The confirmation comes four days after the prime minister introduced the 'Rule of Six'

1 October restart date to be reviewed

Addressing the nation from Downing Street, prime minister Johnson outlined plans to restore life to as “normal as possible”

126,000 event jobs gone and £2.4m lost per venue, according to Meetings Industry Association

Over a third of 197 responding venues (34%) are reporting values between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000 for lost business as a result of Covid-19, according

Face coverings now mandatory in conference and exhibition centres

In guidance updated online, 17 August, face coverings must now be worn in England’s exhibition and conference centres

Conference centres can host events for up to 30, says Government update

Previously, exhibition and conference centres were specifically not permitted to run any events at all

Confusion over PM speech: small events may continue, conference centre tours may not

Previously, business events for up to 30 people were to be allowed to happen in certain venues from the beginning of August, before being

Business events reopening: what you need to know

The return date of 1 October is conditional on the rate of infection staying at a manageable level

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