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<p>We are aware that the events industry and its supply chain has been severely impacted
by Covid-19 and ongoing restrictions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Wedding fayre
organisers and other events businesses can continue to make use of the broader support
package available to them. This includes the Bounce Back Loans scheme, the Self-Employed
Income Support Scheme and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>From
November, the Jobs Support Scheme will provide further support to returning workers,
while the extended Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will aid the self-employed
who are currently actively trading but are facing reduced demand.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We
are also offering affected businesses generous terms for the repayment of deferred
taxes and government-backed loans, as well as extending the application window of
the government-backed loan schemes.</p><p><strong><br></strong>Meetings of up to 30
can still take place in permitted venues, as per the Covid-19 Secure guidance for
the visitor economy. Since 11 July, a range of outdoor events have been able to take
place. As with all aspects of the Government’s response to Covid-19, our decisions
have been and will continue to be based on scientific evidence and public health assessments.</p>
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