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Announcements From Government New support for Small Business from HMRC HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities Huge boost for…
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GA News
Tariffs, distributors, and agents – what are we facing?
Tariffs, distributors, and agents – what are we facing? Tariffs are in the news. But what if incoming President Trump imposes tariffs on the type of goods which are purchased by your US customers…
GA News
The Benevolent Society Celebrates 100 Years of Charitable Giving with £28k Raised at Christmas Ball
The Benevolent Society Celebrates 100 Years of Charitable Giving with £28k Raised at Christmas Ball The Benevolent Society, the charitable arm of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), …
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK Register for your free copy at https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, Fashion trade show, has launched…
Trade Shows
Sneak Preview - What’s On at Spring Fair 2025
Sneak Preview - What’s On at Spring Fair 2025 As the UK's leading retail trade event for 75 years, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion buyers and suppliers of all sizes…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR RE-LAUNCHES THE SUMMERHOUSE AS ‘THE SUMMER HOUSE: HOME, GIFT & LIFESTYLE EDIT’
SPRING FAIR RE-LAUNCHES THE SUMMERHOUSE AS ‘THE SUMMER HOUSE: HOME, GIFT & LIFESTYLE EDIT’ Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, proudly announces…
Trade Shows
Source Home & Gift Collaborates with Insider Trends on Groundbreaking Pet & Garden Retail Trend Report
Source Home & Gift Collaborates with Insider Trends on Groundbreaking Pet & Garden Retail Trend Report Source Home & Gift, the UK’s leading sourcing show taking place from 2nd &…
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR With under 7 weeks to go until Scotland’s Trade Fair, the programme of talks and…
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR With under 7 weeks to go until Scotland’s Trade Fair, the programme of talks and…
GA News
Other Cards Say They Care. Ours Prove It.
Other Cards Say They Care. Ours Prove It. What if a greeting card could do more? Not just say something, but actually change lives? This is what inspired Brilliantly Brave, the purpose-driven greeting…
Awards
BLACK FRIDAY - WEEKEND 2
HERE WE GO AGAIN... Jopin in for our second weekend of Black Friday deals to take advantage of, especially as we have extended the awards until the 9th of December. This is your final chance to secure…
Trade Shows
Spring Fair Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Launch of Signature Fragrance ‘Heritage 75’
Spring Fair Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Launch of Signature Fragrance ‘Heritage 75’ Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, is proud to announce the…
Trade Shows
REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR SOURCE HOME & GIFT
REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR SOURCE HOME & GIFT Leading UK sourcing show, Source Home & Gift, will be returning to the NEC Birmingham from the 2nd – 5th February 2025, and you can…
GA News
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 EXTENSION
The countdown continues, but there is good news for those who thought they missed their chance! The deadline to enter the Gift of the Year Awards 2025 has been extended to Monday 9th December 2024…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE BEST BELLWETHERS
SPRING FAIR SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE BEST BELLWETHERS Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has…
GA News
Our latest shipping and containers report, in partnership with Drewry:
Our latest shipping and containers report, in partnership with Drewry: A surprising twist in the global container market saga? Drewry’s November update reveals unexpected developments…
Member News
BillyChip® Reveals Christmas Fundraising Project with Graffiti Artist Inkie Limited Edition ‘Soap with Hope&rsquo…
BillyChip® Reveals Christmas Fundraising Project with Graffiti Artist InkieLimited Edition ‘Soap with Hope’ Commissioned by The Somerset Toiletry Company Inkie (centre) with Jack …
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR TO EXPAND FASHION SECTOR WITH ADDITION OF PURE
SPRING FAIR TO EXPAND FASHION SECTOR WITH ADDITION OF PURE Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, today announced an exciting expansion of Spring Fair, with the addition of Pure from…
Trade Shows
SOURCE LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SOURCE’
SOURCE LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SOURCE’ Source, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing shows for fashion, home, gift, and garden, has launched a new series of newsletters as part…
Government and Bank of England
UPDATES: Announcements and calls for evidence; IP; Goods movement; Trade and export support; sanctions; HMRC updates; OPSS…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Smarter regulation: UK product safety review We’re inviting views on the long-term approach to product safety, and how to ensure that the regulatory…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR 2025 LAUNCHES THE LICENSING LAB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FABACUS AND LICENSING INTERNATIONAL
SPRING FAIR 2025 LAUNCHES THE LICENSING LAB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FABACUS AND LICENSING INTERNATIONAL Spring Fair, the UK’s leading home, gift, and fashion trade show, proudly announces the launch…
GA News
Last Chance to Secure Tickets to The Benevolent Society Ball
Last Chance to Secure Tickets to The Benevolent Society Ball The Benevolent Society, the charitable arm of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), will celebrate its 100th anniversary…
Member News
The Eden Collections to Showcase at Spring Fair 2025’s Theo Paphitis Small Business Village
The Eden Collections to Showcase at Spring Fair 2025’s Theo Paphitis Small Business Village Birmingham, 2nd-5th February 2025 – The Eden Collections, a British wellness and lifestyle …
Awards
Gift of the Year - One Month To Go
Gift of the Year - One Month To Go The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent, and brands in our industry. The…