The United Kingdom’s fashion industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s creative economy, stands at a critical juncture.

Celebrated globally for its craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural impact, it is a significant economic contributor, supporting nearly 72,000 enterprises and over 714,000 jobs.

However, since Brexit, the industry has faced new trade, talent, and operational challenges that threaten its global competitiveness and future growth.

One of the most significant decisions that Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have taken is to rule out a deal with the EU that would restore frictionless trade, writes Peter Kellner on Substack.

They  want to stick to the more limited policy that they believe won them back the Red Wall seats from the Tories in this year's election. Peter’s post for Substack explores evidence that challenges this belief.

We spoke to the Observer to contribute to their editorial on the UK - EU trading relationship.

Amid sluggish UK productivity and global insecurity, pulling closer to Europe is diplomatically and economically vital, they write.

For many Brussels officials involved in shaping the relationship between the EU and U.K, last week’s U.S. election result means one thing: stronger ties between the somewhat estranged neighbours, writes Jon Stone in Politico.

Earlier this year we contributed evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s review into the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement and barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK- EU trading relationship.

Join us at Labour Party Conference 2024, where we will lead events on climate and energy collaboration and the potential for renewed UK - German partnership.

This inquiry set out to examine the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the unprecedented international response that it prompted, for UK-EU relations. We aimed to look beyond immediate crisis management to the longer- term impact of these developments.

Data reveals exports of musical instruments from the UK plummeted a staggering 29% since Brexit.

Patients put at risk as crisis hits supplies of vital antibiotics, HRT and anti-depressants.

Manufacturers warn of ‘devastating price war’ on consumers if tariffs are enforced in 2024.

The timing of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at a low point in European Union and UK relations post-Brexit limited co-operation to tackle the threat, an Edinburgh academic has warned.

Brexit hampered Britain and the EU’s response to the Ukraine invasion, says report

Launch of report on the future of UK agriculture post Brexit.

The Commission and Europa Institute convened an expert panel to discuss UK-EU police and judicial cooperation following the UK departure from the EU.

The Commission and Europa Institute held a roundtable in late March to discuss Scotland’s place in Europe after Brexit, what the impact of the change of First Minister may have and how the Scottish Government could forge closer ties with the EU as a constituent part of the UK.

We are recruiting a Research Manager to lead the research programme of the Commission. The Research Manager is a senior post. The role holder will work with the Commission Director to develop and implement the Commission’s research strategy. They will also have input into the communications of the Commission, events and overall strategy.