NAJ News

Prime Minister announces new national restrictions

31 October 2020

From Thursday, everyone must stay at home, with a limited set of exemptions.

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.

GC&DC competition briefs published, including new NAJ sponsored Diversity and Inclusion award

23 October 2020

The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council has published the 2020/21 design briefs, which includes a new award championing diversity and inclusion, sponsored by the National Association of Jewellers.

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.

Federation Announcement: NAJ Chief Executive to leave role

22 October 2020

The Board of the British Allied Trade Federation (BATF) has announced that Simon Forrester, Chief Executive of the National Association of Jewellers will leave his role on Friday 23rd October 2020.

British Hallmarking Council invites opinion on Platinum Jubilee marks

22 October 2020

The Four UK Assay Offices have published two marks to commemorate the Queen’s platinum jubilee and are asking NAJ members and their customers their opinion.