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<p>We recognise the challenging times currently facing all sectors, and continue to
support in line with the prime minister's roadmap to the full reopening of the economy.
Events sectors experienced a 50-60% drop in GVA in Spring 2020, relative to 25% in
other sectors. The Department has been working closely with stakeholders across the
events sector throughout the pandemic to understand both the nature and scale of the
impact that this sector has faced.</p><p> </p><p>Since 17 May, events have been able
to reopen subject to capacity caps which vary depending on whether the event is indoors
or outdoors. The Government has also launched the Events Research Programme which
is looking at how best to mitigate transmission risks across a number of event settings.</p><p>
</p><p>We are committed to helping the events sector reopen fully, and while we know
that the loss of some business that may occur as a result of the delay to step 4,
public health must remain the top priority. The roadmap sets out a cautious and gradual
approach, led by data, not dates.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout the pandemic, businesses
have had access to an unprecedented £350 billion package of support including cash
grants, government-backed loans, the extended furlough scheme and £5 billion for new
Restart Grants.</p><p> </p><p>To ensure that people and businesses have time to plan
as the economy reopens in line with the easing of restrictions, schemes such as the
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
will continue until September 2021. Support for businesses through grants and loans,
business rates and VAT relief is also still available.</p><p> </p>
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