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Government responds to the IPO Design Rights Consultation
The UK Government has responded to the IPO Design Rights Consultation, and has recognised the fashion sector within its ongoing considerations on key issues, including simultaneous disclosure
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Fashion Industry Sustainable Change Programme
UKFT has been working closely with stakeholders to attract government support for a new 10-year programme focused on creating a world leading circular fashion and textiles eco-system in the UK
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APPG for Creative Diversity
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Creative Diversity has announced its next research project examining creative education and ‘What Works’ to support diversity in the talent pipeline
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UKFT joins US – UK Dialogue on the Future of Atlantic Trade in Aberdeen
UKFT took part in the US – UK Dialogue on the Future of Atlantic Trade in Aberdeen on 25 April, representing the interests of the UK fashion and textile sector as transantlantic discussions progress
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Untapped potential: The turning point for UK fashion and textiles
UKFT is embarking on a large research project to reveal the true value of the UK fashion and textile sector, to support the industry to establish and achieve its 10-year vision
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UKFT’s response to IPO Design Rights Consultation
UKFT has submitted a response to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) design rights consultation, on behalf of the UK fashion and textile industry
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UKFT update on the IPO Design Rights Consultation
UKFT is working with the UK Government to ensure the key issues for the UK fashion and textile industry are addressed as part of the new review into the UK designs system
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Online Sales Tax early-stage consultation
The UK government has published a consultation to explore the arguments for and against an Online Sales Tax, following concerns of a potential tax imbalance between in-store retailers and online
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Skills and sustainability high on Government agenda for fashion and textiles
UKFT is pleased to see the breadth and depth of the UK fashion and textile manufacturing industry has been highlighted in the Government’s recent report on Brexit.
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Fashion-workers Advice Bureau Leicester (FAB-L) launches
A free advice and support service for all garment, textile and fashion-workers in Leicester has launched called the Fashion-workers Advice Bureau Leicester (FAB-L)
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