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‘Let’s meet out to help out’ says Michael Begley, MD of Venue Directory

August 31, 2020‘Let’s meet out to help out’ says Michael Begley, MD of Venue DirectoryFollowing Rishi Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Michael Begley, managing director of VenueDirectory.com is calling for a similar government boost for the events industry.

Events industry ‘on its knees’ as government ignores lobbying

July 8, 2020Events industry ‘on its knees’ as government ignores lobbyingFollowing Rishi Sunak’s summer budget announcement, industry leaders have voiced their disappointment over his and the Government’s lack of help for the events industry.

Chancellor unveils job retention bonus, cuts hospitality VAT

July 8, 2020Chancellor unveils job retention bonus, cuts hospitality VATChancellor Rishi Sunak laid out the UK government’s new three-point job retention scheme and announced a VAT cut to 5 per cent for the hospitality industry until 12 January 2021.

HBAA calls for VAT cuts to stimulate business

July 7, 2020HBAA calls for VAT cuts to stimulate businessHBAA chair, Lex Butler has called on the government to cut VAT for business accommodation rates for up to a year.

Money Matters: Meeting Needs' new online financial advice forum

June 9, 2020Money Matters: Meeting Needs' new online financial advice forumEvents industry charity, Meeting Needs is set to launch an online support forum: Money Matters.

'Deluge of redundancies' without concessions, HBAA warns chancellor

June 1, 2020'Deluge of redundancies' without concessions, HBAA warns chancellorThe HBAA has tentatively welcomed chancellor Rishi Sunak’s latest changes to the furlough scheme – but warned that the events sector needs further concessions to avoid a “deluge of redundancies”.

Thanks Rishi... but we need more! Industry reacts to furlough extension

May 12, 2020Thanks Rishi... but we need more! Industry reacts to furlough extensionThe industry has welcomed the extension of the government furlough scheme to October - but says further support will be essential.