Economy

Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…

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Chloé achieves B Corp certification

Luxury fashion house Chloé has achieved B Corp certification, Richemont has announced. The certification comes in line with Chloé’s mission…

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RJC partners with Paola De Luca on sustainability programme

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a new collaboration with luxury analyst Paola De Luca, to deliver three complementary course…

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Alrosa releases inaugural impact report for 2010s

Alrosa, a global diamond mining company, has released its inaugural impact report, covering the period 2010 to 2020. The report…

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Furlough numbers drop by almost half

The number of people on furlough has almost halved in three months to the end of May 2021, according to…

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Gov extends insolvency support measures

The Government has announced that it is extending insolvency measures supporting businesses throughout the pandemic to the end of June…

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UK economy shrinks 1.5% in Q1 despite signs of recovery

The UK economy shrank by 1.5% during the first three months of the year due to the impact of the…

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C W Sellors appoints new trade sales manager

C W Sellors has announced the appointment of Phillip Connors as the new UK trade sales manager. Connors joins the…

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Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens

Birmingham Assay Office has announced the appointment of two new wardens, Russell Jeans, founder and CEO of Sefton and Associates,…

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VNJ secures £150,000 funding package

V N Jewellery (VNJ), an online jewellery retailer, has secured a £150,000 funding package from Maven Capital Partners’ Midlands Engine…

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