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Emerging fashion designers get a three-year funding pledge

Source dated 18 Sept 2026 · Brief by 20 Today
Selected 18 Sept 2026, 23:50 BST · 24-hour selection ended 19 Sept 2026, 23:50 BST

The UK government has pledged £3m to the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN programme across its next three annual rounds.

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The scheme combines funding, mentoring and opportunities to show at London Fashion Week. The announcement allocates £1m to each round from 2026/27 to 2028/29.

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