Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw

Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday…

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Hallmarking plummets 75% in May as lockdown impact is revealed

The impact of the coronavirus on UK hallmarking has been made clear to see thanks to the latest figures from…

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Hong Kong jewellery shows postponed until 2021

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show have been…

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Patek Philippe celebrates new manufacture building with exclusive Calatrava

Patek Philippe has celebrated the completion of its new production building in Geneva with an exclusive Calatrava in stainless steel.…

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Bira welcomes extension of government protection scheme

Bira has “welcomed” the government’s decision to extend protection for businesses from aggressive debt collection until September. The extended measures…

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Chancellor mulls VAT cut and could follow up with autumn tax rises

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering cutting VAT in order to help stimulate the economy but could follow the move up with…

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The Camden Watch Company to reopen flagship store

The Camden Watch Company has announced it will open its doors on 27 June with a soft reopening.   Its flagship…

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NAJ welcomes new chair

The NAJ has confirmed the appointment of its new chair, with Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint assuming the…

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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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