Coronavirus
-
Apr- 2020 -28 April
Bira welcomes 100% government-backed loans for small businesses
The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a new government scheme to offer 100% taxpayer-backed loans for the UK’s small businesses. Yesterday (27 April), Rishi Sunak announced the scheme would start next week offering firms loans of up to £50,000 within days of applying. To access the loans, which are…
Read More » -
28 April
UK economy not expected to recover until 2023, study suggests
The UK’s economy is not expected to return to normal until 2023 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report issued by economic forecasting group EY Item Club. The group has warned that it is likely to take three years for the UK economy to return to the…
Read More » -
27 April
Chancellor announces 100% guarantee on small business loans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the launch of a new ‘bounce back’ emergency loan scheme for small businesses, which will offer 100% guarantees on emergency loans. Today (27 April) Sunak told the House of Commons that the scheme would begin next week, offering SMEs loans of up to £50,000. The…
Read More » -
27 April
Simone Jewels to debut in HOL’s second virtual trunk show
Celebrated luxury jewellery brands, Yeprem , Maya, Terzihan and Simone Jewels have been announced to make their debut in the House of Luxury’s (HOL) second virtual trunk show going live on today (27 April). Inside a three-dimensional, HD virtual environment, shoppers will be able to explore fine diamond jewellery by…
Read More » -
27 April
BRC issues new guidance on re-opening stores
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued new guidance for shops regarding procedures to maintain when businesses re-open following the lockdown. The BRC, alongside trade union Usdaw, said that whilst it is “not clear” when non-food businesses will re-open for business, retailers “need to be ready”. It warned it is…
Read More » -
27 April
Edinburgh Assay Office to resume services
The Edinburgh Assay Offices announced it will resume its hallmarking service after initially closing its doors on 24 March. The office will now re-open on 28 April following a “successful” week-long closed door trial with volunteer staff. Over the past two weeks, the assay office has also been working internally…
Read More » -
24 April
Covid-19: Istanbul Jewellery Show postponed until 2021
Organisers of the Istanbul Jewellery Show have confirmed that the event will be further postponed in light of the ongoing pandemic. The event was initially due to take place between 19 March and 22 March at the CNR Expo, before organisers announced its postponement until June. However, due to the…
Read More » -
24 April
Government introduces new measures to protect high street
The business secretary has announced a new set of measures that will be introduced to protect high street businesses “under strain” from the ongoing pandemic. High street shops, and other companies facing financial difficulties, will now be protected from “aggressive” rent collection and asked to pay what they can as…
Read More » -
23 April
Government launches coronavirus business financial support tool
The Government has released a new ‘support finder’ tool which aims to help businesses and self-employed people across the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. The tool allows businesses to “quickly and easily” determine what financial support is available to them during the Coronavirus pandemic. Business owners are required to complete…
Read More » -
23 April
Beaverbrooks reopens online operations
Beaverbrooks has reopened its online operations and is now taking orders through in its effort to continue trading amid the ongoing pandemic. The retailer initially closed all of its operations, including its website and warehouse, on 30 March in light of the escalating coronavirus crisis. The move was made in…
Read More »
