Covid-19

Sunday trading deregulation would be a ‘slap in the face’ for key workers, says Usdaw

Shopworkers union Usdaw has titled government plans for Sunday trading deregulation as a “slap in the face” for key workers…

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Bira welcomes business rates revaluation postponement in Wales

The British Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the decision by the Welsh government to delay the revaluation of business rates. …

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Consumer confidence slips further amid UK lockdown

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by two points over the past two weeks. In the market research firm’s…

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NAJ releases online courses for jewellery industry

The National Association of Jewellers has published two training courses to help retailers, manufacturers and suppliers within the industry demonstrate…

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The new ‘business as un-usual’ for the jewellery trade

It’s a bit of an understatement to say that the jewellery industry has been rocked (like every industry) by this…

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UK consumers want ‘more opportunities’ to support local businesses

Some 54% of UK consumers said they would like more opportunities to support local businesses during the current ongoing lockdown,…

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Usdaw calls on government to respond to crime report

Retail trade union Usdaw has called on the government to respond to a new report which highlights the cost to…

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NAJ publishes updated guidance for jewellers

The NAJ has published a third version of its guidance for jewellers ahead of the reopening of non-essential stores on…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Charity awards over £700,000 in grants through the Covid-19 fund

The Goldsmiths’ Company and Charity have awarded over £700,000 in grants to people working in the craft, trade and allied…

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Crafts Council publishes first industry report

The Crafts Council, alongside support from the Goldsmiths’ Company, has published the first major report that identifies the strength and…

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