Press Releases And News

Ex Bank of England Boss Praises Pawnbrokers

03/03/2016

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has praised the former Governor of the Bank of England, Lord King, who, this week, declared central banks should act like modern pawnbrokers.

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PAWNBROKERS’ NEW WEBSITE TO CHAMPION INDUSTRY

13/01/2016

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) today announced the launch of its new website (www.thenpa.com).

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PAWNBROKERS URGE WELSH GOVERNMENT TO CRACK DOWN ON CRIME

07/12/2015

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) urged the Welsh Government to join forces with the police and other enforcement agencies to crack down on illegal money lending.

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FCA Full Permissions

02/12/2015

Guidance & Resources

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NPA Annual Award Winners 2015

19/10/2015

On Friday night, 16th October, pawnbrokers from across the UK joined together at the Victoria Park Plaza London, to celebrate the successes of the past year and to recognise excellence in pawnbroking.

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Debt advice leaflets to promote Scottish Government advice services

02/09/2015

Debt advice leaflets that are available to customers in pawnbroking stores - linked to the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) - will now feature the Scottish Government’s Financial Health Service following discussions with the Scottish Government.

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NPA COMMITTED TO FURTHER WORK WITH THE METROPOLITAN POLICE

28/08/2015

The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has pledged itself to further developing its work with London’s Metropolitan Police in the fight against crime.

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Welsh language debt advice leaflets to be available in pawnbroking stores

20/07/2015

Debt advice leaflets in the Welsh language will now be provided via pawnbroking stores, who are NPA members, across Wales.

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Metropolitan Police Service has signed up two London pawnbrokers to its Safe Seller Scheme

29/06/2015

H&T Pawnbrokers and Fish Brothers, who have a combined 48 stores in the capital, are supporting the successful initiative, which aims to catch those who steal, possess, purchase or trade stolen second hand goods within London.

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Professionalism of pawnbrokers shown in new education scheme

10/06/2015

The professionalism of the pawnbroking industry has again been demonstrated with the launch of the National Pawnbrokers Association’s (NPA) Certificate in Pawnbroking Excellence qualification.

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