"What more does our industry have to do to be recognised?" HBAA slams chancellor's Budget 3 March 2021 - 0 The trade association has accused the chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, of ignoring the meetings and events industry in his annual Budget Read more
Budget 2021: furlough and rates relief extended, but questions remain over restart grants 3 March 2021 - 0 A statement released by the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) called for a clarity on the funding Read more
MPs urge chancellor to save events 7 January 2021 - 0 While the letter's top line focus is on festivals, other event types such as exhibitions and conferences are included Read more
Chancellor confirms further financial support 5 January 2021 - 0 Crucially, a £594m discretionary fund has also been made available to support other impacted businesses Read more
Furlough scheme extended to 30 April 2021 17 December 2020 - 0 The Government will continue to pay up to 80% of the wages of employees who have been furloughed Read more
Furlough scheme and SEISS extended 5 November 2020 - 0 Chanellor Sunak said the scheme will pay up to 80% of employee’s wage up to a maximum of £2,500 a month Read more
Meetings Industry Association welcomes new government support measures 22 October 2020 - 0 The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has welcomed the increased government support measures announced today by the chancellor of the exchequer Read more
Chancellor increases support measures 22 October 2020 - 0 Addressing the House of Commons, 22 October, chancellor Sunak confirmed changes to the Job Support Scheme and business rates Read more
Businesses forced to close offered job support lifeline 9 October 2020 - 0 The chancellor Rishi Sunak has updated the support package Read more
Rishi Sunak confirms furlough replacement and 'pay as you grow' plans 24 September 2020 - 0 The chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled new support measures for UK businesses Read more