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Conference centres can host events for up to 30, says Government update
Previously, exhibition and conference centres were specifically not permitted to run any events at all
Confusion over PM speech: small events may continue, conference centre tours may not
Previously, business events for up to 30 people were to be allowed to happen in certain venues from the beginning of August, before being thrown into doubt
Business events reopening: what you need to know
The return date of 1 October is conditional on the rate of infection staying at a manageable level
Business events of up to 30 permitted from 1 August, Government confirms
“The Visitor Economy guidance has been updated on the Government's website
Prime minister confirms events industry restart date
Prime minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that conferences and exhibitions will be permitted in England from 1 October 2020.
Addressing the nation from Downing Street, 17 July, the prime minister said the decision would depend on data and that Local Authorities would have powers to close events if there was a danger to the public. The prime minister noted that there would be pilot events ahead of the reopening.
Events for up to 30 people are also permitted from 1 August.
Mayor of Liverpool demands 'urgent' timeline for business events from Government
In a letter to the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, the senior leaders call for immediate action to address the “existential threat” to the continued viability of the city’s multi-billion-pound visitor economy
Long read: why has the events industry been left behind?
Mash Media editorial director Martin Fullard assesses the current situation
Dowden gives outdoor performances the green light, but business events miss out again
Minister Dowden did however hint that events will require electronic ticketing, which he noted will help to track and trace visitors
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Prime minister confirms timetable for events will be released next week
He added that he understands people working in it are anxious to know when measures can be eased
