UPDATED BORDER OPERATING MODEL
The government has today launched an updated border operating guide. Please see the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model?utm_source=054dea66-171e-409d…
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JOIN US AT 3PM TODAY FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS MARKETING WEBINAR
Join us today at 3 pm where we are joined by Louise Welsby, Social Media and Digital Guru from Buy From, where we take a stand against Covid-19, and teach you tips and tricks on how to make the best…
FURTHER DEFERRAL TO THE DUE DATE FOR PAYING DEFERRED VAT
In March 2020 the government announced an immediate deferral of VAT payments falling due between 20 March 2020 and 30 June 2020. All organisations were able to automatically defer the VAT payments…
BRITISH ICON DIARY DIARY CELEBRATES ITS 25TH MILLIONTH SALE
Dairy Diary; the well-known British icon achieves sales of 25 million copies. Launched by the milkman in 1982, Dairy Diary has enjoyed a high level of loyalty ever since, with many customers owning…
INSPIRE, DESIGN, COLLABORATE - BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE
Hello, I am Bhavna Rishi and have been running my design consultancy along side my own brands for over 10 years building on my business background in corporate project management. My clients range…
FARM SHOP AND DELI AWARDS ARE BBACK FOR 2021
FREE to enter, the prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Awards, in partnership with The Grocer and sponsored by Garofalo and Food & Drink Wales, are renowned for supporting and celebrating local …
JELLYCATS CO-FOUNDER AND MD HONOURED AT THE GREATS
William Gatacre was named as winner of the prestigious Greats Outstanding Achievement Award One of the most hotly anticipated categories at the virtual Greats Awards, which took place on Wednesday…
SUPPORTING UK BUSINESS TO FIND THE FINANCE THEY NEED RIGHT NOW
We are very pleased to announce that The Giftware Association has partnered with Finance for Entrepreneurs (FinFE), who have accessed a designated online platform (approved by the British Business…
THE FESTIVAL OF LICENSING Q&A
Festival of Licensing Week 1: 6-8 October - Europe, powered by Brand Licensing EuropeWeek 2: 14-15 October - Asia, powered by Licensing Expo China & Licensing Expo JapanWeek 3: 20-22 October - …
WE WONT BE BEATEN BY COVID; CHRISTMAS MARKETING WEBINAR
Join us on 8th October at 3pm where we take a stand against Covid-19 and teach you tips and tricks on how to make the best out of the Christmas Peak season. In this webinar you will learn ; Why is…
SMILEY, ABG AND ALIBABA ANNOUNCED AS FIRST FESTIVAL OF LICENSING KEYNOTES
First wave of regional speakers and educational content also revealed · Festival of Licensing: 6-29 October online · The large-scale virtual gathering will be the most inclusive global licensing …
LETTERS BY JULIA AT THE FESTIVAL OF LICENSING
Letters by Julia is a new exhibitor I'll be showcasing my three brands: Dusty, Starry Eyed and Hey! for the first time. I'm a hand lettering artist so everything is centred around original lettering…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUPER EARLY BIRD OFFER - NOW OPEN
2020 Winners and Highly Commended at Spring fair 2020 We may have just announced all the amazing winners and highly commended companies for the 2020 competition, but we are already looking forward…
TOP DRAWER ON DEMAND
There’s still so much more to see on Top Drawer On Demand This season, Top Drawer is bringing buyers unrivalled access to over 300 virtual product showrooms, as well as exclusive deals and discounts…
JOIN US IN HALF AND HOUR FOR OUR WEBINAR ON ONGOING RECOVERY PREPARATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
With the chancellor's most recent announcements today regarding furlough and the new schemes available, please join us later for our free webinar at 3 pm as we learn what your business can be doing…
ONGOING RECOVERY PREPARATION WEBINAR
ONGOING RECOVERY PREPARATION Join us on Thursday 24th September at 3 pm as we learn learn what your business can be doing to remain prepared during Covid-19 especially in the light of a potential…
FESTIVAL OF LICENSING ANNOUNCES HASBRO HAPPY HOURS PROGRAMME
• Festival of Licensing (6-29 October) • Visit www.festivaloflicensing.com to register and book meetings 22 September 2020 – Festival of Licensing today announces its Hasbro Happy Hours programme…
LATEST GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin - 18 September 2020This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides the latest information…
SIX FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 LICENCE THIS! COMPETITION
Live final will take place online during Festival of Licensing at 10am Thursday 8 October 17 September 2020 Six exciting brand designers have been shortlisted for this year’s License This! final, …
PRINCESS IS BACK...MAD BEAUTY LAUNCH NEW POP PRINCESS
Mad Beauty expands Princess collection with new Pop Princess & Disney fans are going wild for it Following the success of Mad Beauty’s original Disney Princess range over the last 3 years it …
FESTIVAL OF LICENSING PLATFORM OPENS ONLINE
Registered visitors can browse the exhibitor list and book meetings from todayLive Stage, Community & Wellbeing, after hours and retail programmes will be accessible in the coming weeks2,933 …
WEBINAR - EXPORTING TO THE NETHERLANDS - 1st OCTOBER
Food & Drink and Consumer Goods | 1 October| 10:00-11:00 | Sign up Whether new to export or a veteran, the Netherlands is too important a market to ignore — ranked No. 4 in the…
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2021 IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES...
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THATGIFT OF THE YEAR 2021 IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES. Now in its 43rd year, the longest-running and largest competition for the home and gift industry is now open, with a …
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin - 2 September 2020This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides the latest information…