Retailers in Scotland allowed to reopen on 29 June

All retailers in Scotland will be able to reopen from 29 June, as long as they have outdoor entrances and…

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92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw

Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours on a Sunday,…

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Employers given 30 days to ‘confess’ to furlough abuses

Legislation is currently being fast-tracked to allow HMRC to reclaim any furlough money overpaid to employers, or not spent on…

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JCK Virtual 2020 to launch in August

JCK has announced it will be holding a virtual trade show between 10 August and 14 August, which will aim…

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Maya Gemstones sees 23% rise in engagement ring sales

Jewellers have reported a significant increase in the sales of engagement rings during the lockdown period, according to Maya Gemstones.…

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An open letter to the jewellery industry re racism

Dear fellow human beings, A lot of you feel strongly about the recent events in the US, as the protests…

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Astrid & Miyu pledges support to black-owned businesses and students

Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of two separate mentorship programmes aimed at supporting black-owned businesses and students.   The…

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The Birmingham Assay Office launches Rainbow Logo mark to raise funds for the NHS

The Birmingham Assay Office has launched its rainbow logo mark to be applied as an optional mark alongside the hallmark…

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Supreme Court rules against Mastercard and Visa in interchange fees battle

Visa and Mastercard could be set to pay billions in compensation to some of the UK’s top retailers following a…

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Cast launches jewellery-making kit

Casting start-up Cast has launched a new kit that enables customers to design their own rings “from the comfort of…

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