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Association calls grant "insulting", urges industry to write to MPs
The Meetings Industry Association says that the sector, which was worth £18.3m annually pre-pandemic, is being put at a “distinct disadvantage”
"What more does our industry have to do to be recognised?" HBAA slams chancellor's Budget
The trade association has accused the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, of ignoring the meetings and events industry in his annual Budget
Budget 2021: furlough and rates relief extended, but questions remain over restart grants
A statement released by the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) called for a clarity on the funding
MPs urge chancellor to save events
While the letter's top line focus is on festivals, other event types such as exhibitions and conferences are included
Chancellor confirms further financial support
Crucially, a £594m discretionary fund has also been made available to support other impacted businesses
Furlough scheme extended to 30 April 2021
The Government will continue to pay up to 80% of the wages of employees who have been furloughed
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
Meetings Industry Association welcomes new government support measures
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has welcomed the increased government support measures announced today by the chancellor of the exchequer
Chancellor increases support measures
Addressing the House of Commons, 22 October, chancellor Sunak confirmed changes to the Job Support Scheme and business rates
Businesses forced to close offered job support lifeline
The chancellor Rishi Sunak has updated the support package
