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Events industry petition to be debated in Commons

The industry, which is suffering huge financial challenges as a result of postponed and cancelled events, employs 700,000 people

Extended furlough measures needed as firms admit more cuts are likely

Venues admit that they will have to make redundancies regardless of the circumstances, with 18% admitting that they will need to cut staffing

Smyle offers free one-to-one advice to vulnerable events businesses

Rick Stainton founder of Smyle Group, is offering help for smaller businesses which may need help ahead of rebuilding

Arena Group confirms division merger, CEO to depart

The company, which provides temporary structures, says the merger will result in a more ‘joined-up’ approach to innovation and make better use of its

Ireland could permit gatherings of up to 5,000 people from September, says Taoiseach

Varadkar also announced a further €25m (£22.3m) package of support

BVEP warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for events if government delays guidelines

Further delay could cost over £53 billion of GDP and the loss of over 500,000 jobs

1.6m freelancers not eligible for SEISS, IPSE calls for action

The statistics, published by HMRC, show that up to 3.4m of the UK’s 5m self-employed are eligible for SEISS. Of these, 2.4m claimed a total

Government guidance for events industry expected 13 June, but more help needed, says BVEP

Speaking on Hire Space Presents, 11 June, Hughes noted the positive collaboration between the trade associations, such as the Meetings Industry Association and the

Three quarters of UK venues face more than 60% revenue loss

38% would break-even if restrictions were reduced to one metre

IMEX America cancelled

The IMEX Group has announced the cancellation of its IMEX America show, which was to have run in Las Vegas, 15-17 September 2020

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