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<p>The Government has extended a number of financial support schemes, which events
businesses can continue to access well into 2021.</p><p> </p><p>Events and exhibition
businesses will continue to be able to apply for Government support during this period,
including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which has been extended until September.
Events businesses can apply for a variety of generous Government backed loan schemes,
including the Recovery Loan scheme from 6 April. In addition, the discretionary Additional
Restrictions Grant guidance for Local Authorities specifically refers to mobile businesses
and suppliers in the events sector.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to engage with stakeholders,
including through the Tourism Industry Council and the Events Industry Senior Leaders
Advisory Panel, to monitor the situation facing the sector.</p><p> </p>
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