Current Affairs

Lucara recovers 336-carat diamond in Botswana

Diamond production company Lucara has recovered a type IIa, 336-carat diamond from its Karowe Mine in Botswana. In addition the…

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Winsor Bishop thanks ‘heroes’ following store raid

Winsor Bishop has thanked members of the public for their help following an attempted robbery on the store on Wednesday…

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Ministers launch consultation on Sunday Trading hours

The power to extend Sunday trading hours for high street shops could be devolved to local authorities, according to plans…

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Diamond market mood plummets to 2008 levels

Diamond prices fell again in July as market sentiment slumped to levels not seen since the 2008 downturn, according to…

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Paul Spurgeon designs episcopal ring for Bishop of Gloucester

British designer Paul Spurgeon has designed an episcopal ring commissioned by the recently consecrated Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek.  Treweek,…

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Hatton Garden jeweller jailed over stolen watches

Seven men including a Hatton Garden jeweller have been jailed for 64 years for their varying involvement in 10 smash…

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Summer Budget 2015: National Living Wage to be introduced

Chancellor George Osborne has announced the launch of a new National Living Wage that will be launched from April next…

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Summer Budget 2015: Sunday trading could be extended

Sunday trading hours could be extended to give businesses greater flexibility over their weekend opening hours, the Chancellor George Osborne…

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Creative industry employment jumps 15.8%

Employment in the UK creative industries has jumped 15.8% since 2011 with 1.8 million jobs now in the sector, according…

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‘Human hair’ used for jewellery by design student

A student has taken ‘upcycling’ to a whole new level, designing a jewellery collection made from unwanted human hair.  Designed…

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