From April next year in England, the government will be offering adults of any age - previously only those up to twenty-three years of age were eligible - who do not currently have an A-Level or equivalent qualification, a free college course to help them train for a new job.

London Fashion Week was quite a difficult one to grasp. But, regardless of the Covid parameters, it came through like wild flowers. Designers either gave you The Great Outdoors. Or the importance of heritage and the home.

There are under 100 days to go until the United Kingdom leaves the Single Market and the Customs Union and businesses, citizens and Government need to prepare.

Is guilt really a useful emotion? And do our feelings of guilt actually motivate us to take - and maintain - sustainable action? Recent studies have shown that although guilt can motivate intention, it doesn’t always manifest in eco-friendly behaviour

“Fashion doesn’t seem to speak my language” says Julie Uddin as she explains why the fashion industry’s commitment to inclusive sizing must go further…

Nicholas Diamond-Krendel explores the death of a liberal icon, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Following a trailblazing legal career spanning over half century, her death at this crucial moment in the US election cycle may not only impact the result of one of the most closely fought elections for years but could threaten to define the political and social landscape of America for a generation.

Undoubtedly, the New Normal has challenged the fashion industry across the globe, with many speaking of the Covid-19 pandemic as a “reset” moment for brands and designers. Adhering to social distancing guidelines, London Fashion Week followed a rather experimental approach by splitting their schedule into three, with brands debuting their collections either digitally or physically, or both…

In a political race where perception is everything, candidates are very aware of how their style influences people’s view of them. Fashion is used as a political statement. And whether we like it or not politicians’ appearances have influence on how we vote.

The fashion world can't sit by whilst the industry is implicated in the biggest human rights abuse so far this century. The hashtag for this year's London Fashion Week is #LFWReset – and it's time to reset our relationship with forced labour and stand in solidarity with the Uyghur people.

I miss networking, meeting new people, seeing clothing in person and generally soaking up the atmosphere. To be able to talk frankly to brands, press, buyers, and gather insights into big retailers — these are all things that build cohesiveness in our industry. Many of us are missing out this season.

Women have been shown to be more at risk of job losses, which has been the same since Austerity began over a decade ago. Young women are the backbone of the UK fashion industry and we at Fashion Roundtable continue to lobby government to support extended furlough schemes as a second lockdown looms.

In the fight for sustainable fashion, we often overlook the vast amount of children’s clothing heading to landfill each year. Just consider the fact that most children grow seven sizes in the first three years of their lives, it’s inevitable that kid’s clothing will constitute a huge amount of textiles waste. But can the circular fashion model offer childrenswear the eco-friendly makeover it so desperately needs?

The pandemic has illustrated the pressing need to be collaborative, support and protect across all spheres of society. In utilising design thinking, key fashion and textiles skills and a commitment to social justice, the ‘Masks 4 Za’atari’ PPE project does just that.

In anticipation of London Fashion Week, our Communications Director Jodi Muter-Hamilton takes a look at how the industry is adapting to a digital experience for all. Do digital fashion weeks foster creative expression or limit potential?

The UK has today secured a free agreement with Japan, which is the UK's first major trade deal as an independent trading nation.

In light of Oxfam’s #SecondHandSeptember, our Founder and CEO Tamara Cincik shares her love letter to vintage clothing and a few expert tips on how to make your hunt for a second-hand wardrobe even more sustainable.

The UK has left the EU and the transition period comes to an end this year. The following resources have been issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to provide the latest information for your business.

Thrifting has come under intense scrutiny in recent years – and for good reason. Mass thrifting is driving up prices and creating a scarcity of good items in second-hand shops. This rising popularity is depriving underprivileged locals from getting their hands on affordable (and sustainable) garments.

The Communications Store has recently outlined its pledge to tackle racial inequality.