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Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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Tasaki launches first metal jewellery collection

HKTDC to launch twin jewellery shows in March

HKTDC to launch twin jewellery shows in March

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Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

Economy

The economy has a direct influence on the UK jewellery trade, affecting consumer spending, material costs, and business confidence across the sector. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on economic trends is vital to planning and resilience. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage of economic developments impacting the trade, including inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals understand the wider market forces shaping their business environment.

BoE cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the…

BoE holds interest rates at 4% ahead of Budget

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates steady at 4% ahead of the…

Council criticised over Birmingham Jewellery Quarter workshops sale

Birmingham City Council is facing criticism after placing a row of historic workshops on…

Botswana aims to buy De Beers controlling stake

President of Botswana Duma Boko has stated that the country is looking to complete a deal to…

Government launches consultation on reforming UK design sector

The government has launched a wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK’s design…

UK quarterly GDP beats expectations despite slowdown

UK GDP grew 0.3% in the three months to June, behind the 0.7% it grew in the first quarter,…

UKJSAC welcomes gov business plan but calls for further support

The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable Group has welcomed the…

Demand for gold across the UK increases 50% in the last 12 months

Demand for gold across the UK has increased 50% between July 2024 and June 2025, according…

NAJ joins Creative UK to champion jewellery industry

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has joined Creative UK in a bid to raise the…

Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May

Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop…
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