UK Government
The UK Government plays a pivotal role in shaping the jewellery sector through regulation, trade policy, tax frameworks, and industry support initiatives. From import/export tariffs and hallmarking standards to sustainability legislation and business grants, government decisions directly affect retailers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers. Jewellery Focus offers upโtoโdate, tradeโfocused coverage of relevant policymaking, including consultation outcomes, regulatory reforms, funding schemes, Brexitโrelated trade developments, and guidance on compliance. Our reporting equips industry professionals with the insights needed to anticipate legal changes, manage cost and supplyโchain risk, and take advantage of government support within the UK jewellery ecosystem.
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Apr- 2014 -7 AprilEconomy
BRC welcomes European Parliament vote on card payment fees
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed a vote by MEPs for an overhaul of the European payments market, which could include introducing a cap on bank fees charged to retailers for card payments. It is thought that the caps could be set at 0.2 per cent and 0.3 per…
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Mar- 2012 -7 MarchTrade Organisations
BRC urges greater urgency for single online retail market
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) will host its Multichannel Retailing conference today, lobbying the UK government to put pressure on Europe to create the single European online retail market.
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Oct- 2011 -19 OctoberUncategorized
Plans for single online shopping law backed by BRC
A new optional sales law that would apply throughout the EU is “good news for customers and UK retailers,” said the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The European Commission has published its proposals for a Common European Sales Law which would allow businesses trading online to make sales under a…
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