UK furlough scheme now extended till April 2021 The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021, with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages of unworked hours. Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Scottish Government announces a further £13m to the struggling events businesses The Scottish Government has announced new funding of £13m to provide further support for the events sector in Scotland, much of which has been unable to operate during the Covid-19
Promising results from the COVID-19 vaccines boost event bookings With hopes soaring that a COVID-19 vaccine is within reach, the UK events industry witnessed an increase in venue bookings. Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine reported 95% efficacy in a clinical trial
UK Events Industry AEO seeks better clarity regarding ‘coverage’ of UK Government support scheme to events sector Source: BBC UK NEWSIn response to the latest announcement pertaining to the newly revised and expanded coronavirus job support programme made by the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, chief executive officer of the Association of Events Organisers has issued a statement seeking “urgent clarity” on
