Sir Martin Sorrell pushes for “softer Brexit” following election announcement
The WPP chief executive has emphasised the importance of freedom of movement when it comes to Brexit negotiations.
UK passport to redesign under £490 million contract after Brexit
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Dyson remains “enormously optimistic” about UK business post-Brexit
The company’s founder Sir James Dyson has suggested that the UK’s success will lie largely in fast-growing markets outside of Europe such as Asia.
Brexit: the effect of Theresa May's EU exit plan on designers
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UK cities hope to become European Capital of Culture despite Brexit vote
The UK government has announced its intention to go ahead with the competition for 2023, with hopeful cities including Leeds, Dundee and Milton Keynes.
Designers urge UK Government to consider copyright protection post-Brexit
Organisation Anti-Copying in Design (ACID) has urged Government to create new laws which will better protect designers’ work once the UK loses access to EU laws.
Britain could still benefit from EU patent law following Brexit
The Unified Patent Court Agreement would mean UK designers who hold a patent are still able to protect their work from being illegally copied by companies in other countries.
“Brexit 2”: What does Trump’s win mean for US designers?
We speak to US-based designers and associations about how one of the most controversial presidential wins in history will affect the design industry.
Brexit: Industry fears immigration curbs will mean less creative talent
A new report from the Creative Industries Federation reveals that the main concerns around Brexit within the sector are around access to talent and skills, funding and trade, and copyright regulation.
Design industry remains optimistic despite Brexit vote, research shows
The Design Business Association’s Annual Survey Report also reveals healthy industry growth, with fee income up 6.9% from last year.
Parliament calls for creative industries to share views on impact of Brexit
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has launched an online inquiry where the public can submit their thoughts on how Brexit will affect the creative industries.
WPP weathers Brexit storm to post positive results
A weaker pound may be the driver for “post-Brexit vote” recovery, according to WPP, which still warns against the impact of Brexit causing possible GDP weakness in the short-term or mid-term
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