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Covid-status checks urged but not enforced from July 19

July 13, 2021Covid-status checks urged but not enforced from July 19The prime minister has confirmed that face coverings and Covid-status certification for large events in England will be encouraged - but not legally required - from July 19.

PM's July 19 announcement gets mixed reaction from eventprofs

July 6, 2021PM's July 19 announcement gets mixed reaction from eventprofsEvent professionals have bid a cautious welcome to the prime minister's announcement that all legal restrictions are due to be lifted in England on July 19.

Events Industry Alliance demands restart date from PM

June 25, 2021Events Industry Alliance demands restart date from PMIn an open letter to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the Event Industry Alliance has asked for a fixed restart date to be announced on 5 July.

Roadmap: what does delay mean for the UK events industry?

June 14, 2021Roadmap: what does delay mean for the UK events industry?The UK Government has confirmed a four-week delay to the final stage of the ‘roadmap out of lockdown’.

Time to start planning! Eventprofs welcome PM's roadmap

February 23, 2021Time to start planning! Eventprofs welcome PM's roadmap“Thank you Boris”: three words that have not been heard much from event professionals in the last year.

Large events to pilot from June in PM's new recovery roadmap

February 23, 2021Large events to pilot from June in PM's new recovery roadmapPrime minister Boris Johnson has revealed the government’s four-step roadmap for exiting lockdown in England.

New year, new restrictions: What lockdown 2021 means for events

January 5, 2021New year, new restrictions: What lockdown 2021 means for eventsPrime minister Boris Johnson has announced a third national lockdown in England, expected to remain in place until the middle of February.

Dithering PM finally stands up for eventprofs - more please!

November 25, 2020Dithering PM finally stands up for eventprofs - more please!After months of dither and delay, the government has finally budged on business events.

Events Industry Alliance demands urgent support package from PM

October 5, 2020Events Industry Alliance demands urgent support package from PMThe Events Industry Alliance has written to the prime minister demanding an urgent support package to combat the "existential threat" faced by the sector.

October reopening scrapped as PM tightens Covid-19 restrictions

September 22, 2020October reopening scrapped as PM tightens Covid-19 restrictionsBoris Johnson has tightened Covid-19 restrictions in England, scrapping plans for business events and conferences to reopen on October 1.Show More