Coronavirus

All fairs and markets and physical art and antiques exhibitions and events are cancelled across England under the new coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

As the UK auction calendar ramps back up for the new year, expect sales to be held with no viewings or viewings by appointment.

Deal or no-deal, logistics firms are as prepared as they can be for any eventuality for Brexit post-December 31

A number of changes will affect the import and export of goods from January 1, 2021, when items moving between the UK and the EU will have to undergo customs formalities and border control, like any other country.

Organisers of indoor art and antiques fairs continue to make alternative plans for the first half of next year.

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair (DATF) is launching digital initiatives after being forced to cancel two out of its three annual events this year.

The art and antiques sector breathed a sigh of relief with the news that shops and centres, auction houses, markets and some fairs can reopen in England from December 2.

Furniture specialist puts on selected sale to drive interest during lockdown.

A group of dealers have committed to new shops in London’s West End, in a clear sign the art and antiques market believes that retail in central London has a future after the coronavirus pandemic.

A series of Contemporary exhibitions taking place in the UK this autumn feature works created by artists in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the first lockdown in the spring.

Art and antiques businesses in England are more prepared for trading through this new lockdown having gained experience last time around.

Three dealers who stand at fairs and in centres describe how they meet the Covid-19 challenges