Legislation

Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech

The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today…

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The NAJ launches Codes of Practice for whole UK industry

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses…

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Chancellor cuts NI by a further 2p as part of Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a further 2p cut to National Insurance falling from 10% to 8% from 6 April,…

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NAJ takes step to elevate pricing code of practice

The National Association of Jewellers has taken the step to elevate its pricing code of practice to ‘assured advice’ with…

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13 Spring Statement predictions

With both the global and UK economies coming under pressure from the rising cost of living crisis, which has only…

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NAJ urges housing secretary to scrap new legislation

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has written to housing secretary Robert Jenrick warning against plans that could see town…

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British Hallmarking Council updates EU guidance

The British Hallmarking Council has updated its guidance on hallmarking requirements from 1 January 2021, ahead of the UK’s exit…

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HMRC and Covid-19: One hand giveth, the other taketh away

One hand giveth HMRC was responsible for overseeing and implementing the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) and other furlough…

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Usdaw leader launches petition to protect retail staff from violence and abuse

Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis has today (19 August) launched a House of Commons petition calling on the Government to…

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NFRN urges retailers to follow guidance on face coverings

The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN), which represents 15,000 stores in the UK and Ireland is urging its members to…

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