Today the Goldsmiths’ Company has published British Silversmithing: Understanding the Sector, a report that provides a foundational evidence base on industry challenges and opportunities and sets out a series of recommendations for how these might be addressed. The publication of the report follows a five-month programme of research led by Karin Paynter, commissioned by Annie Warburton, CEO and Clerk of the Goldsmiths’ Company, with the support of the London Assay Office.

Today, the London Museum has announced that it will open its doors in Smithfield’s General Market on Saturday 28 November 2026. This marks the museum’s 50th anniversary, a new chapter for the world’s largest city museum, and the creation of the new Goldsmiths’ Gallery, which will place the Company's collection at the heart of one of the most significant new cultural venues in a generation.

The Goldsmiths’ Company is delighted to announce that Sir Edward Braham has taken office as Prime Warden, succeeding Brigadier Ed Butler. Edward is the Chair of M&G plc, Chair of Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and Chair of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. He is also a non-executive member of the Board of HM Treasury and a Commissioner on the Global Commission of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. Previously, he was the Senior Partner of Freshfields. Edward received a knighthood in the 2025 New Year’s Honours for services to corporate law and business.