The Government has tightened its rules with what can and cannot happen at a business event or business meeting.
In guidance updated on 14 December, no form of social element is permitted unless in line with Covid-secure guidance, and then in an appropriate venue. However, there is no cap on numbers of what the Government refers to as essential work, education, or training events.
The updated visitor economy guidance reads: “If the nature of this event becomes primarily a social gathering then the social contact restrictions apply, and the activity must stop if it breaches them.
“This means that things like post-work drinks or festive celebrations must not take place in breach of the rules. Those participating in such a gathering could be fined, as could any hospitality premises that are hosting it.”
A MAJOR employer has let 40 per cent of its staff go due to the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on its finances. Inntel, which is based at the Threshelfords Business Park in Feering, has announced the move in a bid to cut costs. The firm, considered to be the UK’s largest independent meetings and travel management company, would not say how many employees were affected. However, information online suggests the company employs more than 100 people. Chief executive officer Douglas O Neill said the firm had been forced into taking drastic action due to the huge impact coronavirus has had on the industry.
A MAJOR employer has let 40 per cent of its staff go due to the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on its finances. Inntel, which is based at the Threshelfords Business Park in Feering, has announced the move in a bid to cut costs. The firm, considered to be the UK’s largest independent meetings and travel management company, would not say how many employees were affected. However, information online suggests the company employs more than 100 people. Chief executive officer Douglas O Neill said the firm had been forced into taking drastic action due to the huge impact coronavirus has had on the industry.
Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also enter England’s highest tier.
The change in tier is due to a sharp rise in cases across parts of the South East and East of England, meaning that the health secretary says he was unable to wait until the next scheduled review of England s tier system.
This means that event venues within the Greater London Area, as well as in parts of Essex and Hertfordshire, will only be able to accommodate business events for up to 30, so long as they are reasonably necessary.
Greater London includes 32 boroughs, as well as the City of London district.
A MAJOR employer has let 40 per cent of its staff go due to the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on its finances. Inntel, which is based at the Threshelfords Business Park in Feering, has announced the move in a bid to cut costs. The firm, considered to be the UK’s largest independent meetings and travel management company, would not say how many employees were affected. However, information online suggests the company employs more than 100 people. Chief executive officer Douglas O Neill said the firm had been forced into taking drastic action due to the huge impact coronavirus has had on the industry.