Coronavirus Covid-19

Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced

31 October 2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced. People and businesses across the UK are being provided wi...

Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers

22 October 2020

The government today announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in the difficult months to come. In recognition of...

Birmingham Jewellers eligible for 50% funding for New Jewellery Valuation Qualification

22 October 2020

Small and medium-sized jewellery businesses (including jewellery retailers, auctioneers, pawnbrokers and second-hand/ antique jewellery specialists), based in the Birmingham developed area, are eligible to apply for funding for the NAJ&rsquo...