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BVEP submits events industry budget request to Treasury
The budget request aims to secure long term targeted support to aid the recovery of the industry.
Meetings Industry Association calls on Government to clarify funding definitions
Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, expressed concern that the much events business has now been stalled beyond Q3 in 2021
Chancellor confirms further financial support
Crucially, a £594m discretionary fund has also been made available to support other impacted businesses
Government confirms event venues can use Job Support Scheme, but other miss out
To date, it is estimated that some 200,000 jobs in the £84bn events industry have been lost
Treasury expands coronavirus loans for larger firms to £200m
Previously, the maximum pay-out was capped at £50m
UK considering 100% guarantees on smallest business loans
Rishi Sunak has been under sustained pressure from Conservative lawmakers and the Bank of England, the Financial Times reported
Limited company directors need urgent help, IPSE tells Treasury Select Committee
Speaking at the evidence session, Chamberlain called for the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to include dividends
