German stagnation, Javid out, RBS gets environmental, Norton no-show

The German economy has stagnated due to significant falls in spending and exports. New figures show that GDP ‘flat lined’…

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Parasite boosts Spanish crisp sales

Now that’s the kind of headline journalists like to write. But unfortunately, now that you’re reading the article, the subterfuge…

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Is gold jewellery coming back in style in 2020

Not all that glistens is gold, but when it comes to the jewellery industry, gold pieces have cemented its lifetime…

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Yes, the trade barriers are coming

I think both Leavers and Remainers probably expected this in the long run – Michael Gove announced yesterday that businesses…

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Ocado ditches Waitrose; Bill gates orders £500m beast-yacht; Boris to lower immigration wage threshold

A busy start to the week in the business pages. As the coronavirus story unfolds I am reluctant to spend…

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HMRC yields £16 from small businesses for every £1 spent on staff

HMRC’s investigations into individuals and small businesses produced a yield of approximately £16 for every £1 spent on staff last…

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Lark and Berry partners with Diamond Foundry

Luxury jewellery brand Lark and Berry has announced a partnership with diamond growing company, Diamond Foundry.  The jewellers has now…

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Whitstable jewellers raided by thieves

Jewellery worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from a jewellers in Whitstable, Kent. According to Kent Police, Reppin and…

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New membership organisation for valuers announced

A new and “fully independent” membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association…

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Costa Coffee to give away £25k worth of rubies

Costa Coffee and Deliveroo have partnered up to offer customers the chance to win £25k worth of ruby gemstones.  Inspired…

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