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Brighton based Fizz Creations are delighted to be collaborating with Penguin Ventures; the licensingarm of Penguin Random House, to bring the nation’s beloved brand ‘The Snowman’ to life again this…
Organisers have announced that the 2021 edition of London Stationery Show will take place from 18-19 May at the Business Design Centre. Exhibitions in the UK have been halted over the course of the…
Following the new lockdown and continuing Covid-19 uncertainty, Giving & Living, the South West's biggest gift & home trade show, has been postponed to the Spring of 2021. The show will now…
THE FINAL MONTH TO ENTER As the Nation enters into Lockdown 2.0, The Gift of the Year 2021 competition enters into its final month. There is still plenty of time enter and get your products and …
Please see below updates on the end of the Transition Period, which is of relevance I have also now added the very latest guidance re: Covid-19: Business closures https://www.gov.uk/government…
In light of ongoing restrictions put in place by the UK Government, Clarion Events has announced that the S/S21 edition of Top Drawer will be held virtually. Further to the UK Government’s announcement…
Hyve Group announce changes to their 2021 show calendar. Spring Fair @Home virtual forum to launch in 2021. Spring Fair will return as an in-person event, 6th-10th February 2022. London, UK, 4 November…
Movement of goods We have directed you to this gov.uk page on previous occasions. Though it was last updated on 15 October, the page now contains links and phone numbers to HMRC and BPDG query lines…
Three weeks on... And the JOB SUPPORT SCHEME changed slightly.The scheme still operates from 1 November 2020 for 6 months (30 April 2021) but we now have two schemes - OPEN and CLOSED. …
Retaissance Live is our first free live event, hosted in partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network. The event will consist of two days of keynote presentations and insightful panel discussions…
Alex Ryan The Giftware Association is incredibly excited to be embarking on a podcast, or ‘Prod-Cast’ journey which will shine a spotlight on the experts in our industry, providing insight into all…
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES With only five weeks to go there is plenty of time to enter your products into this year's Gift of the Year 2021 competition, as we have had such a weird year we want …
Surface decoration and 2D designers work in a diverse landscape. So, whether you are an inhouse designer or work from your own studio as a self-employed designer, the designs you create are all underpinned…
Statement on further UK-EU negotiations: 21 October 2020 A statement on further UK-EU negotiation first published at 5 pm today Borders Check an HGV is Ready to Cross the Border - A New GOV.…
please note that the Public consultation on the silver metal CLH proposal started a little bit earlier as expected: https://echa.europa.eu/harmonised-classification-and-labelling-consultation/-/substance…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE DIT AND OPEN UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERSThe GA is proud to support the great work the DIT is doing in helping UK businesses to export as …
Siobhan Harrison Name: Siobhan Harrison Title: Miss Name of company: Siobhan at April Rose Can you tell us a bit more about your company? Siobhan Harrison Illustrator and Owner at siobhanataprilrose…
This year has shown us a lot of uncertainties with COVID-19. By partnering with the GA we are hoping to support their members in understanding the significant importance to process automation, as…
SIX WEEKS TO GO... We are at the halfway point of Gift of the Year 2021 and we have seen so many amazing entries and products entered so far, So if you haven't yet entered yet then you can enter…
READ OUR GUEST BLOG FROM OUR HR EXPERT KAREN KIRBY... The last time I wrote to you was at the end of June, and a lot has happened in the meantime - the furlough scheme changed to allow flexible furlough…
WHY ENTER GIFT OF THE YEAR If you have previously entered Gift of the Year you will understand how special the competition is and how it can boost your business and the products…
Customs UK Transition: The Customs (Transitional Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020: This Tax Information and Impact Note is about the measures to allow traders importing goods from the EU …
You may be aware of the ‘Kickstart Scheme’, a government initiative to create high quality six month work placements for young people. These positions will be fully funded by the government including…
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…
