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Ramsdens raises profit forecast amid record price of gold

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Tasaki launches first metal jewellery collection

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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 raises interest rate to 15-year high

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to 5%, the…

BoE raises interest rate for 12th time to 4.5%

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 12th consecutive time to 4.5%,…

Faberge owner posts record revenues

Faberge owner Gemfields has posted record revenues of $341m (£279m), an increase of 32%, for…

BoE raises interest rates to 4.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.25% to…

Berry’s Jewellers opens new Leeds boutique

Family-owned luxury jewellers, Berry’s has opened a new boutique on Leeds High Street,…

Spring Budget: Corporation tax to rise to 25%

Corporation tax is set to rise from 19% to 25% for firms with profits over £250,000, as part…

Auree founder named in top 100 inspiring female entrepreneurs list

Amelia Carmichael, founder of Auree Jewellery, has been named as one of the UK’s most…

Trade bodies urge Govt to reform ‘broken’ apprenticeship levy

Four trade bodies within UK retail and hospitality, including the BRC, have called on the…

BoE raises interest rates to 4%

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.5%, bringing…

Footfall improves throughout 2022 but remains 14% behind 2019

UK footfall improved throughout 2022, but there still remains a “significant” 14.2% gap to…
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