Month: April 2020

Lockdown to persist says Johnson, clergy weigh in on behaviour of corona-corporations

The PM is back at his desk and says the lockdown must continue for the foreseeable future, and it would be premature to consider lifting now. After having been struck down with COVID-19 himself – and ending up in intensive care – the premier has finally convalesced and spoke from…

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BAJ launches podcast

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first ever podcast, entitled the BAJ Podcast. The academy said the decision to establish a podcast was made for jewellers who may have pressing questions about today’s key issues and the future of the industry.  It added that…

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Raymond Weil relaunches ‘iconic’ timepiece

Raymond Weil has announced the re-launch of its “iconic” Don Giovanni Così Grande, 10 years on from its initial release. The timepiece has been relaunched in celebration of the Swiss Watchmaking Maison’s historic and musical roots.  Now 20 units of the Don Giovanni Così Grande are available to order online…

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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…

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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…

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Retail landlords reined in, France gets touch on tax havens, and insurers face biggest ever payouts

The government has banned landlords from using winding-up orders against their retail tenants, after aggressive rent collection tactics which threaten the future of retail businesses came to light. Tens of thousands of businesses in both retail and hospitality have found themselves unable to keep up with their rent during the…

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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…

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IJL presses ahead with seminar submissions despite Covid-19

International Jewellery London is now offering jewellery professionals the chance to “shape the debate” at IJL 2020.  IJL has pressed ahead despite the current pandemic announcing that submissions are open for seminars, talks and ‘In Conversations’, to take place at the Inspire Seminar Programme at Alexandra Palace, between the 13…

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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…

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Fellow’s Watches breaks house record

Fellows’ Watches auction revealed it has broken a record for the number of bidders at one of their timed auctions.  The sale, which ended on 20 April, had a total of 1,150 registrants on the auctioneer’s platform, with an additional 400 on The-Saleroom.com.  The 1,600 total buyers was the highest…

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