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<p>As part of the Creative Industries Sector Vision, the government announced £2 million
funding to support five London Fashion Weeks over the next two years. This will go
specifically towards supporting emerging designer talent and increasing access to
the sector, delivered through the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN programme.</p><p>DCMS
also supports the UK Research and Investment (UKRI) £15 million Circular Fashion programme,
launched in 2022 to bring the sector, academia and government together to understand
and drive the fashion and textiles industry towards sustainable and responsible practices.
This programme will be critical in developing this area of research and meeting the
goal of transforming the fashion and textiles sector to adopt economically viable
and scalable circular models by 2032.</p><p>The textiles, fashion and craft industries
play an important role in the UK’s social and cultural heritage, and are a major driver
of economic growth. The UK is famous for its unrivalled creativity and innovation
and it has a track record for producing some of the world’s most influential designers.
Recognising this contribution, we are committed to supporting future growth in the
sector. DCMS continues to engage with the British Fashion Council, the Crafts Council
and the wider industries to understand the challenges the sectors are facing and how
the government can best provide support.</p>
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