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Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

Birmingham to host inaugural Jewellery Biennial in 2027

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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.

Bira vows to ‘fight’ for retailers who missed out on Covid-19 support

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has vowed to continue to “fight for…

11 ways to encourage the high street to remain Covid-secure 

This week marks a big shift for the retail sector as many non-essential stores in England…

39% of UK SMEs believe economy will need five years to recover from Covid-19

Four in 10 (39%) small business owners believe it will take at least five years for the UK…

Usdaw urges public to ‘respect shopworkers’ as shops are allowed to reopen

Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety…

UK GDP slumps over 20% in April as full impact of Covid-19 is felt

GDP slumped by 20.4% in April 2020, following a fall of 5.8% in March, according to the…

Majority of SMEs believe UK is headed for deep recession post-pandemic

Almost seven in 10 (69%) small business owners believe the UK is heading for a deep…

UK GDP expected to decline 7.2% in 2020 amid ongoing pandemic

The continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus is expected to see the UK economy contract by…

Bira opposed to proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for proposed…

Crafts Council publishes first industry report

The Crafts Council, alongside support from the Goldsmiths’ Company, has published the…

Non-essential retailers set to open in June

Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are…
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