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The Mash Community is an online forum which will provide a resource hub and place of discussion during the COVID-19 crisis
Small steps are not big enough or bold enough for the UK event industry, says BVEP
The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) the umbrella body and advocacy group for the UK’s £70bn events industry, is now calling on the Government to save the industry from complete collapse
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
ICC Wales and Celtic Manor make 450 redundancies as Welsh MP criticises owner
It comes as a major blow to the £70bn events industry, for which £32bn comes from business events such as conferences and trade-shows
Chancellor unveils new measures to protect jobs
Addressing the House of Commons, 8 July, the chancellor unveiled a Jobs Retention Bonus, giving £1,000 to businesses who bring back employees from furlough
Conservative Party cancels 2020 conference
This move could cost Birmingham £20m
More than 50 venues have achieved AIM Secure Standard, says Meetings Industry Association
Over 800 AIM accredited venues need to meet the new criteria
Study finds 62% at least 'somewhat comfortable' in attending sports events
The study, carried out by Harris Interactive and commissioned by Sodexo, also found that 59% of respondents would feel at least 'somewhat comfortable' visiting a cultural destination
Call to action: #GetBritainMeeting
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