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UK Brands Face Questioning by Lawmakers Over Impact of Fast Fashion
U.K. lawmakers have written to Britain's top retailers to suss out the steps they are taking to reduce the…
UK Wool Industry Under Fire After PETA Releases Graphic Footage of Animal Abuse
PETA's recently released a video depicting animal cruelty in the wool industry has the activist group calling…
Heatwave Boosts UK Retailers But Concerns Mount Over Rate Hike
The sweltering summer drove Britons to splurge, but the boost to retailers may prove short-lived with higher…
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UK Consumers Increasingly Prefer Natural Fibers Over Synthetic, Says Study
Man-made fibers are falling out of favor as more U.K. consumers opt for natural fabrics, a new study has…
UK Lawmakers to Investigate Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment
U.K. lawmakers are launching an investigation into the impact of "fast fashion" on the planet.
Will the UK Be Next to Join TPP?
The U.S. may have worked its way out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but the U.K. seems to be working its…
British Brands Converge on U.S. Men’s Market
The UKFT helped nearly 50 brands show at the trade shows in New York this week.
Clarks to Open UK Manufacturing Plant
Clarks aims to cut lead times by manufacturing locally in the UK. The heritage footwear company announced…
First Britain-China Direct Freight Train Completes Journey, Paving Way for New Trade Relations
The U.K. is trying to keep its trade options open as it navigates Brexit and all that will mean for its…
Clarks Gets Rid of 60 Roles at UK Headquarters
Clarks’ U.K. headquarters will let roughly 60 employees go, according to a Drapers report. It’s the comfort…
London Steps Up Security After Terrorist Attack in Westminster
Scotland Yard responded to the scene on Westminster Bridge at 2:40 p.m. GMT.
US Group Hires Creative Team for UK Office
US Group is sourcing talent for its U.K. office locally. In an effort to focus on the U.K. market and…
Trump Pledges a Quick Post-Brexit Trade Deal with the UK
The Times of London and Germany’s Bild newspapers conducted an exclusive interview with President-elect…
Amazon Delivers First Drone Package
Amazon's Prime Air is being tested to deliver packages that are up to five pounds in 30 minutes or less, and…
Amazon U.K. Responds to Sunday Times Allegations
An undercover investigation by the London newspaper reported poor working conditions at Amazon U.K.'s…