Save the date for the next Benevolent Society Ball The British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation’s Benevolent Society Ball will be taking place in Solihull, this Thursday 1st December 2016.  This black-tie event attracts guests from the jewellery, giftware, surface engineering and luggage and leather goods associations, which are member organisations of the British Allied Trades Federation and whose industries are served by the Charity. During the event, the Nationa…

BREXIT BUSINESS BENEFITS: How are you exploiting post-Brexit opportunities? WHAT’S YOUR SCRAP WORTH? Whether you were in, out or shook it all about, we’re all working in a climate of uncertainty and opportunities. And whilst we may not be able to see into the future, we can ensure that our businesses exploit any available commercial prospects that presents itself over the coming weeks. As precious metal prices continue to climb, so of course, does the worth of your scrap metal. …

City of Hull Trading Standards wins Touchstone Award 2016 City of Hull Trading Standards has won the British Hallmarking Council’s Touchstone Award 2016, with judges praising the organisation’s commitment to hallmarking enforcement and raising consumer awareness. The annual Touchstone Award is presented by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) and is funded entirely by the four UK Assay Offices. The Award was launched in 2012 to encourage education and enforcement of hallmarking an…

Assay Office Birmingham won the Employer of the Year award at the UK Jewellery Awards 2016, which took place last night at London’s Hilton Park Lane Hotel.    One judge said: “Its performance development plans and quarterly reviews are impressive, while its uptake of Holts Academy apprentices shows a commitment to nurturing new talent.”     On winning the award, Stella Layton, chief executive and assay master at Assay Office Birmingham, said: “I a…