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Small antiques shops and art galleries have been given a reprieve on business rates with Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announcing a cut by a third for many small businesses.

From the first book ever written in the Antarctic to a silver chocolate stirrer, here are five previews from upcoming sales this week.

From the earliest known clock made in Stockport to a 24-hour video installation, an abundance of clocks and timepieces is available to see and buy in the UK this month.

The UK government’s Brexit documents reveal that in the event of a no-deal with the European Union it will not be aligned with EU regulations on cross-border trade for cultural property.

November is a major month in the Paris calendar for photograph events. The central focus is the mammoth Paris Photo fair at the Grand Palais which opens to the public from November 8-11.

Art and antiques experts reflected on new careers, changing technology and growing companies this week. Read what they said with our weekly quotes round-up.

Harold Hardman’s journey from amateur footballer and solicitor to chairman of Manchester United in the era of the Busby Babes is a fascinating story in itself. But a medal coming up for auction in Oxford on November 14 adds even more appeal.