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EVENTS INDUSTRY BOARD MEETS MINISTER TO DISCUSS COVID-19 IMPACT AND A RECOVERY PLAN

The Events Industry Board (EIB), the government’s advisory body to help improve and promote the UK’s Events sector held a conference call with Nigel Huddleston, the Minister for Sport, Tourism & Heritage on the 30th March, to discuss the impact... Read more

15 Apr 2020

#makeitblue campaign Update

The #makeitblue campaign started 4 weeks ago as a collective of professionals within the events and entertainment industries. Its purpose - to express our collective support for those who are dedicated to caring for us during these difficult times…... Read more

15 Apr 2020

COVID-19 LEAVES UK EVENT INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS ON KNIFE EDGE

Some 60% of the UK’s event industry’s supplier base is facing collapse within three months, unless event businesses receive further support from the Government, according to an on-line survey carried out by the Events Industry Forum (EIF) and... Read more

15 Apr 2020

Twickenham Stadium Shows Support for NHS

With people up and down the country clapping their support for NHS workers, Twickenham Stadium's turf has been marked with a message of appreciation for those on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic.Said the Rugby Football Union's Chief... Read more

15 Apr 2020

Harrogate Convention Centre Becomes Nightingale Hospital

NHS Nightingale Hospital Yorkshire and the Humber is a new temporary hospital which is being built at Harrogate Convention Centre.    The hospital will be ready to provide critical care beds within Yorkshire and the Humber as part of the... Read more

15 Apr 2020