UK faces sewing machinist shortage amid secondhand market boom
UK government statistics reveal that since the inception of the Level 2 Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship in 2018, only 130 individuals…
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UK-US de minimis shipments ends with ‘ramifications’ for fashion sector
All de minimis exemption exports of goods (valued under $800) to the US will end today (29 August), including from…
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Fashion buyers keen to tap new UK-India trade benefits
The United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of India have concluded talks on a trade deal free trade agreement (FTA), however,…
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UKFT calls for action to boost growth, exports for fashion SMEs
The UKFT's specific actions, which incorporate insights from various fashion and textile industry stakeholders, were submitted to the House of Commons…
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UK fashion firms benefit from trade rule revamp with key supplier nations
The UK Government announced upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), measures that will give UK consumers greater access…
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New report sets out plans for national textile recycling hub in UK
The report, developed by Oxford Economics, details the societal and financial implications of the initiative, which would feature three automatic…
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The steps to making UK fashion onshoring a reality
The report says it is unlikely fashion brands and retailers will abandon global supply chains wholesale but they do see…
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Fashion sector reacts to new UK-India free trade agreement
According to the UK Government, the deal with India will increase bilateral trade by £25.5bn ($33.99bn), add £4.8bn a year…
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What is stopping UK fashion sourcing from really taking off?
The Responsible UK Fashion and Supply Chain report notes the UK garment manufacturing sector has hit global headlines in the…
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UKFT launches membership for textile recycling innovators
UKFT's newly launched Reuse and Recycling membership is designed for those engaged in textile collection, sorting, grading, mechanical recycling, upcycling,…
