Current Affairs

No reason Brexit deal will not be successful, says Merkel

There is “zero indication” that Britain will walk away without a Brexit deal, although the next phase of Brexit negotiation…

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Bank of England launches new Banknote Checking Scheme

The Bank of England’s new Banknote Checking Scheme was launched on 10 October. The Scheme is aimed at cash-handling businesses…

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Jewellers’ customer data at risk from new EU legislation

Customer engagement specialists, Redblok, have warned that many business owners are unaware of new EU data protection legislation that will…

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Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year

Britain’s shops collectively lose £800m per year due to shoplifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common…

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Only one week left to use old £1 coin

There is just one week remaining to use the old £1 coin before businesses stop accepting them. The new coin,…

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What you need to know about the new £10 note

A new £10 note is due to be released on 14 September, following on from the new £5 note introduced…

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UK and US jewellery communities unite in support of refugees

Orkney jewellery designer Alison Moore is one of more than 100 jewellers from the UK and USA to donate work…

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Social media engagement posts are ‘cringe-worthy’, F Hinds finds

UK couples who are publicising their engagements to the world via social media are ruining their big announcement with poor-quality…

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Costco sued for $19m for selling ‘fake’ Tiffany rings

American wholesaler Costco has been ordered to pay $19m (£15m) in damages for selling Tiffany-labelled engagement rings. The reportedly made…

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Birmingham jewellery professor made a Freeman of London

The head of Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery has been recognised for his services to education and made a…

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