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Lewis Catchpole

Lewis is a multimedia journalist and a alumnus of the University of Sheffield. He is a keen reader, follower of all sports and an avid supporter of Manchester United, for better or for worse. If you have any news or feature ideas please do not hesitate to contact.

Mar- 2020 -

26 March

Coronavirus

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Self-employed to get 80% income grant

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the government will pay self-employed people a taxable grant based on their previous earnings over…
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24 March

Advice

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Advice for employers

The Job Retention Scheme is a huge incentive for companies to keep employees on payroll. To access the support companies need to…
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19 March

Economy

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Gold and silver down double digits in February hallmarking

The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in February 2020 decreased by 13.3% and 25.3% respectively, according to figures…
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Dec- 2019 -

19 December

Sponsored

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Italian exhibition group launches ‘vo vintage’

An exclusive event on the Italian and international trade show scene, with legendary creations and extremely rare examples of watch…
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9 December

Events

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Vicenzaoro January 2020: Where Jewellery begins

For the gold – jewellery industry, 2020 opens in Vicenza, Italy on 17th January with Vicenzaoro January – The Jewellery…
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Nov- 2019 -

12 November

Appointments

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Daniel Smirat appointed as CEO for Gemometrics

Gemometrics has announced the appointment of Daniel Smirat as it new CEO. The Swedish-based company, which offers tools to validate…
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4 November

Current Affairs

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Third of UK gold jewellery sold online suspected as fake, warns BHC

A third of “gold” jewellery being sold online is suspected to be unhallmarked and therefore may be fake, raising concerns…
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Oct- 2019 -

15 October

Metal Prices

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Silver and platinum up in September hallmarking

Both the number of silver and platinum pieces hallmarked in September 2019 increased by 4.5% and 14.4% respectively, according to…
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9 October

Retailers

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Links of London enters administration placing 350 jobs at risk

British jewellery brand Links of London has entered administration, placing around 350 jobs at risk. Matt Smith and Dan Smith,…
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3 October

Trade Organisations

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RJC partners with United Nations Global Compact to advance SDGs

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to help develop best…
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