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London has always been one of the world's leading lights in the fashion industry - but has Brexit dulled some of its shine?

At the Pure London fashion retail show - and with London Fashion Week on the horizon - brand owners and designers give their views on doing business in Brexit Britain.

STORY-LINE:

On the catwalk at Pure London it's business as usual.

The models strut their stuff to the music and packed crowds squeeze in for a glimpse of the latest trends.

But behind the flash and the glamour - is London still an attractive venue for fashion brands?

With Britain voting to leave the EU, and uncertainty hanging over all sectors of industry, the UK's fashion talent is preparing to weather the storm.

Maggie Song studied fashion in Beijing but came to the UK 13 years ago to make her name in the industry she loves.

In this time she has founded three labels, her most successful brand is Jolie Moi which can be found in some of the UK's largest department stores (John Lewis, Debenhams, House of Fraser).

She considers her business to be small to medium sized. Her clothes are designed in the UK but the materials and production happen in China.

When the result of the Brexit vote was announced she was on a business trip in Beijing and recalls her horror at hearing the news.

"I was shocked (when she heard the Brexit result). I couldn't think anything and also I couldn't speak, so, I was watching the exchange rate on the Internet, I can see the drop, the pound, this dramatic drop to the dollar and immediately I realised how tough it will be for small business," she says.

Song is expecting a tough 2017 as the low value of the pound starts to bite. She expects she will have to lower her margins to absorb the impact of Brexit.

But not everybody is suffering from the falling pound, according to Pure London's show director Julie Driscoll.

"So the exchange rate means for international brands it's really easy for them to enter the UK market, so more than ever before we're seeing international companies, international fashion collections wanting to come to the UK to explore opportunities and indeed this means this is our largest Pure London ever," she says.

One of the foreign fashion brands visiting Pure London for the first time is French jewellery maker Pas Si Sages Bijoux (Not So Wise) from Lyon.

Their funky, Bohemian-inspired jewellery is low/to mid priced and is all designed and produced in France. They are now looking to expand into the British market.

Chloe Chenu, the director of Pas Si Sages Bijoux, demonstrates the latest product - a back necklace.

She believes Brexit has not changed anything in the fashion world and thinks the UK is still a great place to do business... perhaps thanks to the eccentric English style.

"London is always the place for fashion, the most important in the world, even after Brexit, that doesn't change anything. We always come to sell products, English people are always eccentric and they want French products," she says.

It's the same story for Turkish designer Ece Kavran, whose range called Urun features minimalist, classic pieces.

She says London is still top of her list for places to do business because of its pace and willingness to try new brands. She says in France and Italy the market is much slower and more traditional.

"But England is an expandable market, it's forever open to the new idea, to the new brand, and I think that's what makes it, England, very compelling for us," she says.

But fashion is more than just sales and spreadsheets, it's about creating brands - and there is no bigger brand than a country itself. So has brand Britain been tarnished by its decision to leave the EU?

Personal stylist Justyna Szal is at the show to soak up inspiration for new season looks.

She is originally from near Krakow in Poland, but works in London - dressing and making her clients look as on trend as possible.

Szal likes the idea of Brexit and does not feel it has had any negative impact on London as a fashion hub. In fact, she's quite enjoying all the attention, with the eyes of the world turning to Britain.

"No, I haven't found it less interesting. I actually found it more interesting because of the whole situation people are starting to be more interested in the UK and I think actually it's a pleasant advantage and the fashion business hasn't been more in bloom than it is nowadays," she says.

According to an industry report, compiled by Inside Retail, fashion is worth 50 billion UK pounds (approx. 62 billion US dollars) per annum in the UK - the second most important retail sector only behind food.

The British Retail Consortium estimates that in October 2015, online accounted for 26.3 per cent of total clothing sales - even higher for footwear.

The UK is already the world leader in online fashion sales, leading France, Germany, Japan and the USA.

Keely Stocker is the editor of Drapers, a long-running fashion industry magazine.

In a typically British way, she thinks this is a time to keep calm and carry on.

"I think it's definitely a challenging time, mainly because of the uncertainty more than anything else," she says. "But I think those people that are doing well are the ones that are really focusing on their customer, focusing on their product and just getting on with it until we know exactly what that (Brexit) is going to mean."

One of those at the show who is hoping to do just that is Bilguun Brower, owner of Mongolian Kingdom.

He is buying high-end Mongolian woollen products and selling them in the UK. The fall in value of the pound is an issue he will have to contend with in the coming years, but Brower believes there is a strong market for his products in the UK because of its damp, cold climate.

Exhibiting for the first time, he is introducing his new line of yak's wool scarves.

Brower, and the other small British business owners at Pure, will all be hoping the UK can secure strong trade deals as quickly as possible.

Pure London is one of the leading fashion retail shows in the Europe, with over 11,000 buyers visiting the show between February 12-14.

London, UK - 12 February 2017

1. Mid of woman on catwalk in furry coat and sunglasses

2. Various of woman in camel coat with long scarf on catwalk

3. Cutaway of woman taking photo of catwalk

4. Mid of woman in grey dress with metal bead shoulder attachments

5. Various set up shots of Maggie Song, owner of labels, Jolie Moi and Emily & Me, taking red dress from peg

6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Maggie Song, British fashion labels owner (Jolie Moi and Emily & Me):

"I was shocked (when she heard the Brexit result). I couldn't think anything and also I couldn't speak, so, I was watching the exchange rate on the internet, I can see the drop, the pound, this dramatic drop to the dollar and immediately I realised how tough it will be for small business."

7. Mid of show visitors walking

8. Mid of woman hanging jacket

9. Various of man looking at shoes

10. Various set up shots of Pure London show director, Julie Driscoll looking at scarf

11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Julie Driscoll, Pure London show director:

"So the exchange rate means for international brands it's really easy for them to enter the UK market, so more than ever before we're seeing international companies, international fashion collections wanting to come to the UK to explore opportunities and indeed that means this is our largest Pure London ever."

12. Pan right of Pas Si Sages Bijoux jewellery from Lyon, France

13. Pull focus of bracelets

14. Tilt up from bracelets to earrings

15. Tilt up of back necklace

16. Mid of Chloe Chenu demonstrating how the back necklace is worn

17. Close details of necklace

18. SOUNDBITE: (French) Chloe Chenu, director, Pas Si Sages Bijoux:

"London is always the place for fashion, the most important in the world, even after Brexit, that doesn't change anything. We always come to sell products, English people are always eccentric and they want French products."

19. Close tilt up of two-tone leather skirt by Urun (from Turkey)

20. Close pan left of designer Ece Kavran showing colleague her new skirt design

21. Mid of same

22. Close of Kavran

23. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ece Kavran, designer, Urun:

"But England is an expandable market, it's forever open to the new idea, to the new brand, and I think that's what makes it, England, very compelling for us."

24. Wide of woman in gothic clothing on catwalk

25. Close of woman photographing the show

26. Wide pull focus of crowd on smartphones watching the show

27. Tilt up of model during gothic show

28. Various set up shots of personal stylist Justyna Szal

29. SOUNDBITE: (English) Justyna Szal, personal stylist:

"No, I haven't found it less interesting. I actually found it more interesting because of the whole situation people actually are starting to be more interested in the UK and I think actually it's a pleasant advantage and the fashion business hasn't been more in bloom than it is nowadays."

30. Various set up shots of fashion editor Keely Stocker looking at show

31. SOUNDBITE: (English) Keely Stocker, editor of Drapers magazine:

"I think it's definitely a challenging time, mainly because of the uncertainty more than anything else but I think those people that are doing well are the ones that are really focusing on their customer, focusing on their product and just getting on with it until we know exactly what that (Brexit) is going to mean."

32. Close pull from Mongolian/UK flag to Bilguun Brower, owner of Mongolian Kingdom

33. Close tilt down to yak

34. Various of Brower looking at Mongolian yak scarf

35. Various of fashion show with models in red dresses

LEAD IN:

London has always been one of the world's leading lights in the fashion industry - but has Brexit dulled some of its shine?

At the Pure London fashion retail show - and with London Fashion Week on the horizon - brand owners and designers give their views on doing business in Brexit Britain.

STORY-LINE:

On the catwalk at Pure London it's business as usual.

The models strut their stuff to the music and packed crowds squeeze in for a glimpse of the latest trends.

But behind the flash and the glamour - is London still an attractive venue for fashion brands?

With Britain voting to leave the EU, and uncertainty hanging over all sectors of industry, the UK's fashion talent is preparing to weather the storm.

Maggie Song studied fashion in Beijing but came to the UK 13 years ago to make her name in the industry she loves.

In this time she has founded three labels, her most successful brand is Jolie Moi which can be found in some of the UK's largest department stores (John Lewis, Debenhams, House of Fraser).

She considers her business to be small to medium sized. Her clothes are designed in the UK but the materials and production happen in China.

When the result of the Brexit vote was announced she was on a business trip in Beijing and recalls her horror at hearing the news.

"I was shocked (when she heard the Brexit result). I couldn't think anything and also I couldn't speak, so, I was watching the exchange rate on the Internet, I can see the drop, the pound, this dramatic drop to the dollar and immediately I realised how tough it will be for small business," she says.

Song is expecting a tough 2017 as the low value of the pound starts to bite. She expects she will have to lower her margins to absorb the impact of Brexit.

But not everybody is suffering from the falling pound, according to Pure London's show director Julie Driscoll.

"So the exchange rate means for international brands it's really easy for them to enter the UK market, so more than ever before we're seeing international companies, international fashion collections wanting to come to the UK to explore opportunities and indeed this means this is our largest Pure London ever," she says.

One of the foreign fashion brands visiting Pure London for the first time is French jewellery maker Pas Si Sages Bijoux (Not So Wise) from Lyon.

Their funky, Bohemian-inspired jewellery is low/to mid priced and is all designed and produced in France. They are now looking to expand into the British market.

Chloe Chenu, the director of Pas Si Sages Bijoux, demonstrates the latest product - a back necklace.

She believes Brexit has not changed anything in the fashion world and thinks the UK is still a great place to do business... perhaps thanks to the eccentric English style.

"London is always the place for fashion, the most important in the world, even after Brexit, that doesn't change anything. We always come to sell products, English people are always eccentric and they want French products," she says.

It's the same story for Turkish designer Ece Kavran, whose range called Urun features minimalist, classic pieces.

She says London is still top of her list for places to do business because of its pace and willingness to try new brands. She says in France and Italy the market is much slower and more traditional.

"But England is an expandable market, it's forever open to the new idea, to the new brand, and I think that's what makes it, England, very compelling for us," she says.

But fashion is more than just sales and spreadsheets, it's about creating brands - and there is no bigger brand than a country itself. So has brand Britain been tarnished by its decision to leave the EU?

Personal stylist Justyna Szal is at the show to soak up inspiration for new season looks.

She is originally from near Krakow in Poland, but works in London - dressing and making her clients look as on trend as possible.

Szal likes the idea of Brexit and does not feel it has had any negative impact on London as a fashion hub. In fact, she's quite enjoying all the attention, with the eyes of the world turning to Britain.

"No, I haven't found it less interesting. I actually found it more interesting because of the whole situation people are starting to be more interested in the UK and I think actually it's a pleasant advantage and the fashion business hasn't been more in bloom than it is nowadays," she says.

According to an industry report, compiled by Inside Retail, fashion is worth 50 billion UK pounds (approx. 62 billion US dollars) per annum in the UK - the second most important retail sector only behind food.

The British Retail Consortium estimates that in October 2015, online accounted for 26.3 per cent of total clothing sales - even higher for footwear.

The UK is already the world leader in online fashion sales, leading France, Germany, Japan and the USA.

Keely Stocker is the editor of Drapers, a long-running fashion industry magazine.

In a typically British way, she thinks this is a time to keep calm and carry on.

"I think it's definitely a challenging time, mainly because of the uncertainty more than anything else," she says. "But I think those people that are doing well are the ones that are really focusing on their customer, focusing on their product and just getting on with it until we know exactly what that (Brexit) is going to mean."

One of those at the show who is hoping to do just that is Bilguun Brower, owner of Mongolian Kingdom.

He is buying high-end Mongolian woollen products and selling them in the UK. The fall in value of the pound is an issue he will have to contend with in the coming years, but Brower believes there is a strong market for his products in the UK because of its damp, cold climate.

Exhibiting for the first time, he is introducing his new line of yak's wool scarves.

Brower, and the other small British business owners at Pure, will all be hoping the UK can secure strong trade deals as quickly as possible.

Pure London is one of the leading fashion retail shows in the Europe, with over 11,000 buyers visiting the show between February 12-14.

London, UK - 12 February 2017

1. Mid of woman on catwalk in furry coat and sunglasses

2. Various of woman in camel coat with long scarf on catwalk

3. Cutaway of woman taking photo of catwalk

4. Mid of woman in grey dress with metal bead shoulder attachments

5. Various set up shots of Maggie Song, owner of labels, Jolie Moi and Emily & Me, taking red dress from peg

6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Maggie Song, British fashion labels owner (Jolie Moi and Emily & Me):

"I was shocked (when she heard the Brexit result). I couldn't think anything and also I couldn't speak, so, I was watching the exchange rate on the internet, I can see the drop, the pound, this dramatic drop to the dollar and immediately I realised how tough it will be for small business."

7. Mid of show visitors walking

8. Mid of woman hanging jacket

9. Various of man looking at shoes

10. Various set up shots of Pure London show director, Julie Driscoll looking at scarf

11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Julie Driscoll, Pure London show director:

"So the exchange rate means for international brands it's really easy for them to enter the UK market, so more than ever before we're seeing international companies, international fashion collections wanting to come to the UK to explore opportunities and indeed that means this is our largest Pure London ever."

12. Pan right of Pas Si Sages Bijoux jewellery from Lyon, France

13. Pull focus of bracelets

14. Tilt up from bracelets to earrings

15. Tilt up of back necklace

16. Mid of Chloe Chenu demonstrating how the back necklace is worn

17. Close details of necklace

18. SOUNDBITE: (French) Chloe Chenu, director, Pas Si Sages Bijoux:

"London is always the place for fashion, the most important in the world, even after Brexit, that doesn't change anything. We always come to sell products, English people are always eccentric and they want French products."

19. Close tilt up of two-tone leather skirt by Urun (from Turkey)

20. Close pan left of designer Ece Kavran showing colleague her new skirt design

21. Mid of same

22. Close of Kavran

23. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ece Kavran, designer, Urun:

"But England is an expandable market, it's forever open to the new idea, to the new brand, and I think that's what makes it, England, very compelling for us."

24. Wide of woman in gothic clothing on catwalk

25. Close of woman photographing the show

26. Wide pull focus of crowd on smartphones watching the show

27. Tilt up of model during gothic show

28. Various set up shots of personal stylist Justyna Szal

29. SOUNDBITE: (English) Justyna Szal, personal stylist:

"No, I haven't found it less interesting. I actually found it more interesting because of the whole situation people actually are starting to be more interested in the UK and I think actually it's a pleasant advantage and the fashion business hasn't been more in bloom than it is nowadays."

30. Various set up shots of fashion editor Keely Stocker looking at show

31. SOUNDBITE: (English) Keely Stocker, editor of Drapers magazine:

"I think it's definitely a challenging time, mainly because of the uncertainty more than anything else but I think those people that are doing well are the ones that are really focusing on their customer, focusing on their product and just getting on with it until we know exactly what that (Brexit) is going to mean."

32. Close pull from Mongolian/UK flag to Bilguun Brower, owner of Mongolian Kingdom

33. Close tilt down to yak

34. Various of Brower looking at Mongolian yak scarf

35. Various of fashion show with models in red dresses

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The UK jewellery market has not lost its sparkle despite the Brexit vote, according to experts at the International Jewellery London show.

A weak pound, innovative design and a diverse marketplace for suppliers are just some of the reasons the UK jewellery market is thriving.

STORY-LINE:

Sparkle and shine at the International Jewellery London show.

Precious gemstones drip from the stands at this important jewellery trade event.

The diamonds and gold on show haven't lost any of their shine or lustre, but what about the jewellery market in post Brexit Britain?

Despite the vote to leave the European Union earlier this year, the industry reports it has not felt any repercussions.

Michael Rawlinson is chief executive of The National Association of Jewellers, the main industry body in the UK.

He says: "The British market actually has responded quite well post Brexit at the moment, people have some level of certainty, even if it is leaving the European Union, so we've seen a strengthening of trade in the last couple of months."

With innovative designers continuing to emerge from the UK's most important jewellery schools in London and Birmingham, he believes 'brand Britain' is as strong as ever.

"The challenge for the UK jewellery market post-Brexit is to actually promote made in Britain, we have a tremendous heritage here of craftsmanship and quality and we need to make sure that the product we make is identifiable around the world very clearly, that it's originated from and has been made in Britain," he says.

A good example of this innovation is London-based designer Joanna Boyen of Biiju.

She is proudly showing off her new explosion ring, which she claims is her own unique design and seen nowhere else.

"So they're called explosion rings and what's special about them is that there are 21 individual briolettes, that's cut with multiple facets all over them, and we thread each one on individually so that they move, they shimmer when you move and catch the light," says Boyen.

And the future of jewellery design talent in the UK looks to be in safe hands.

The show is promoting the stars of tomorrow in its section Bright Young Gems.

Katy Tromans just graduated from Birmingham City University with first class honours. She is now showcasing her latest collection of fairytale inspired silver rings.

This silver ring is hidden inside a model of Rapunzel's tower, which doubles-up as an ornament.

"So the main idea is that it's a silver ring and you have somewhere to keep it when you're not wearing it so it becomes part of a sculpture. So they all just come apart, so it comes off, then you can take the ring out and you can wear it, then you can put it back together and keep it on your side as an ornament, so it's that kind of thing," says Tromans.

She also has Alice in Wonderland and Moby Dick inspired creations.

But are the international jewellery makers and suppliers buying the brand Britain message?

High-end jeweller Sokolov from Russia is attending the show to launch its new Kaleidoscope range.

Global sales director Andrew German says Brexit has not had a negative impact on Sokolov's approach to the British market.

"Despite Brexit, the British market - in the global sense of this word - is still a part of the larger European market. The wealth of British people is still increasing and it allows demand for jewellery to rise as well. And British people want to try new things, new brands, some novelties and innovation in this industry. This is why we believe for the international players it's a good chance to get into the (British) market," he says.

Business activity in Britain rebounded in August, injecting some optimism into the debate on how Britain is faring after the vote to leave the European Union.

The purchasing managers' index jumped to 53.2 points, reversing a record fall to 47.4 in July experienced after the June 23 referendum.

But the index showed the Eurozone lost some economic momentum in August, largely because of a slowdown in Germany - an unexpected fall.

According to the show's organisers, the Brexit vote has done little to dissuade international exhibitors from attending International Jewellery London.

Event director Sam Willoughby says the show features exhibitors from Brazil, Denmark, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands.

"So this is the first show since Brexit and whilst we've always got concern about what is going to happen in the future, and we can't predict that, we've seen just as many international exhibitors and visitors than we've ever had before. In fact, internationally we've had people representing France, like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, people as far away as Russia and Middle East, all wanting to attend a show like this," she says.

"The reason being, for a supplier coming into an event like this, being able to enter into Europe through UK is actually quite an easy process to do because you've got so many channels to actually be able to go and sell, whether it's an independent boutique, multiple retailer, department store, gallery, it's quite endless and that gives them a good route into the market and into the rest of Europe, whether we are part of the EU or not."

Of course, a weak pound is also likely to be influencing those who are ready to spend thousands of pounds on high-end jewels.

But to prove it's not all about the bling at International Jewellery London, British designer Joanna Bury is polishing her perspex - that's right, plastic.

Bury used to design lingerie but recently switched to jewellery. The lacy, filigree designs are laser cut into perspex and have echoes of the fabrics she used to work with.

In the future, Bury hopes to start using more 3D printing technology to make it easier for her to produce her designs and sell them around the globe.

International Jewellery London runs from 4 to 6 September 2016.

London, UK - 4 September, 2016

1. Close of ring

2. Mid of women looking at ring

3. Close pan left from woman to emerald earring

4. Zoom to jewellery display

5. Pull focus of large diamond

6. Various set ups of Michael Rawlinson, chief executive of The National Association of Jewellers

7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Michael Rawlinson, chief executive, The National Association of Jewellers:

"The British market actually has responded quite well post Brexit at the moment, people have some level of certainty, even if it is leaving the European Union, so we've seen a strengthening of trade in the last couple of months."

8. Various of jewellery

9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Michael Rawlinson, chief executive, The National Association of Jewellers:

"The challenges for the UK jewellery market post-Brexit is to actually promote made in Britain, we have a tremendous heritage here of craftsmanship and quality and we need to make sure that the product we make here is identifiable around the world, very clearly, that it's originated from and has been made in Britain."

10. Mid of Joanna Boyen showing her explosion ring

11. Close of blue topaz explosion ring by Biiju

12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Joanna Boyen, director, Biiju jewellery:

"So they're called explosion rings and what's special about them is that there are 21 individual briolettes, that's cut with multiple facets all over them, and we thread each one on individually so that they move, they shimmer when you move and catch the light."

13. Close of explosion ring

14. Various set up shots of Bright Young Gem Katy Tromans demonstrating her Rapunzel tower ring

15. SOUNDBITE: (English) Katy Tromans, Bright Young Gem, Birmingham City University:

"So the main idea is that it's a silver ring and you have somewhere to keep it when you're not wearing it so it becomes part of a sculpture. So they all just come apart, so it comes off, then you can take the ring out and you can wear it, then you can put it back together and keep it on your side as an ornament, so it's that kind of thing."

16. Close of Tromans' Alice in Wonderland ring ornament

17. Close of Tromans' Moby Dick ring

18. Wide of Sokolov stand

19. Various set ups of Andrew German talking with colleague and looking at Sokolov's new Kaleidoscope range

20. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Andrew German, global sales director, Sokolov Jewellery:

"Despite Brexit, the British market - in the global sense of this word - is still a part of the larger European market. The wealth of British people is still increasing and it allows demand for jewellery to rise as well. And British people want to try new things, new brands, some novelties and innovation in this industry. This is why we believe for the international players it's a good chance to get into the (British) market."

21. Various set up shots of event director Sam Willoughby looking at jewellery by young British designer Vicky Lew

22. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sam Willoughby, event director, International Jewellery London:

"So this is the first show since Brexit and whilst we've always got concern about what is going to happen in the future, and we can't predict that, we've seen just as many international exhibitors and visitors than we've ever had before. In fact, internationally we've had people representing France, like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, people as far away as Russia and Middle East, all wanting to attend a show like this. The reason being, for a supplier coming into an event like this, being able to enter into Europe through UK is actually quite an easy process to do because you've got so many channels to actually be able to go and sell, whether it's an independent boutique, multiple retailer, department store, gallery, it's quite endless and that gives them a good route into the market and into the rest of Europe, whether we are part of the EU or not."

23. Various of designer Joanna Bury with her perspex jewellery

LEAD IN:

The UK jewellery market has not lost its sparkle despite the Brexit vote, according to experts at the International Jewellery London show.

A weak pound, innovative design and a diverse marketplace for suppliers are just some of the reasons the UK jewellery market is thriving.

STORY-LINE:

Sparkle and shine at the International Jewellery London show.

Precious gemstones drip from the stands at this important jewellery trade event.

The diamonds and gold on show haven't lost any of their shine or lustre, but what about the jewellery market in post Brexit Britain?

Despite the vote to leave the European Union earlier this year, the industry reports it has not felt any repercussions.

Michael Rawlinson is chief executive of The National Association of Jewellers, the main industry body in the UK.

He says: "The British market actually has responded quite well post Brexit at the moment, people have some level of certainty, even if it is leaving the European Union, so we've seen a strengthening of trade in the last couple of months."

With innovative designers continuing to emerge from the UK's most important jewellery schools in London and Birmingham, he believes 'brand Britain' is as strong as ever.

"The challenge for the UK jewellery market post-Brexit is to actually promote made in Britain, we have a tremendous heritage here of craftsmanship and quality and we need to make sure that the product we make is identifiable around the world very clearly, that it's originated from and has been made in Britain," he says.

A good example of this innovation is London-based designer Joanna Boyen of Biiju.

She is proudly showing off her new explosion ring, which she claims is her own unique design and seen nowhere else.

"So they're called explosion rings and what's special about them is that there are 21 individual briolettes, that's cut with multiple facets all over them, and we thread each one on individually so that they move, they shimmer when you move and catch the light," says Boyen.

And the future of jewellery design talent in the UK looks to be in safe hands.

The show is promoting the stars of tomorrow in its section Bright Young Gems.

Katy Tromans just graduated from Birmingham City University with first class honours. She is now showcasing her latest collection of fairytale inspired silver rings.

This silver ring is hidden inside a model of Rapunzel's tower, which doubles-up as an ornament.

"So the main idea is that it's a silver ring and you have somewhere to keep it when you're not wearing it so it becomes part of a sculpture. So they all just come apart, so it comes off, then you can take the ring out and you can wear it, then you can put it back together and keep it on your side as an ornament, so it's that kind of thing," says Tromans.

She also has Alice in Wonderland and Moby Dick inspired creations.

But are the international jewellery makers and suppliers buying the brand Britain message?

High-end jeweller Sokolov from Russia is attending the show to launch its new Kaleidoscope range.

Global sales director Andrew German says Brexit has not had a negative impact on Sokolov's approach to the British market.

"Despite Brexit, the British market - in the global sense of this word - is still a part of the larger European market. The wealth of British people is still increasing and it allows demand for jewellery to rise as well. And British people want to try new things, new brands, some novelties and innovation in this industry. This is why we believe for the international players it's a good chance to get into the (British) market," he says.

Business activity in Britain rebounded in August, injecting some optimism into the debate on how Britain is faring after the vote to leave the European Union.

The purchasing managers' index jumped to 53.2 points, reversing a record fall to 47.4 in July experienced after the June 23 referendum.

But the index showed the Eurozone lost some economic momentum in August, largely because of a slowdown in Germany - an unexpected fall.

According to the show's organisers, the Brexit vote has done little to dissuade international exhibitors from attending International Jewellery London.

Event director Sam Willoughby says the show features exhibitors from Brazil, Denmark, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Italy and the Netherlands.

"So this is the first show since Brexit and whilst we've always got concern about what is going to happen in the future, and we can't predict that, we've seen just as many international exhibitors and visitors than we've ever had before. In fact, internationally we've had people representing France, like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, people as far away as Russia and Middle East, all wanting to attend a show like this," she says.

"The reason being, for a supplier coming into an event like this, being able to enter into Europe through UK is actually quite an easy process to do because you've got so many channels to actually be able to go and sell, whether it's an independent boutique, multiple retailer, department store, gallery, it's quite endless and that gives them a good route into the market and into the rest of Europe, whether we are part of the EU or not."

Of course, a weak pound is also likely to be influencing those who are ready to spend thousands of pounds on high-end jewels.

But to prove it's not all about the bling at International Jewellery London, British designer Joanna Bury is polishing her perspex - that's right, plastic.

Bury used to design lingerie but recently switched to jewellery. The lacy, filigree designs are laser cut into perspex and have echoes of the fabrics she used to work with.

In the future, Bury hopes to start using more 3D printing technology to make it easier for her to produce her designs and sell them around the globe.

International Jewellery London runs from 4 to 6 September 2016.

AP Television

London, UK - 4 September, 2016

1. Close of ring

2. Mid of women looking at ring

3. Close pan left from woman to emerald earring

4. Zoom to jewellery display

5. Pull focus of large diamond

6. Various set ups of Michael Rawlinson, chief executive of The National Association of Jewellers

7. SOUNDBITE: (English) Michael Rawlinson, chief executive, The National Association of Jewellers:

"The British market actually has responded quite well post Brexit at the moment, people have some level of certainty, even if it is leaving the European Union, so we've seen a strengthening of trade in the last couple of months."

8. Various of jewellery

9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Michael Rawlinson, chief executive, The National Association of Jewellers:

"The challenges for the UK jewellery market post-Brexit is to actually promote made in Britain, we have a tremendous heritage here of craftsmanship and quality and we need to make sure that the product we make here is identifiable around the world, very clearly, that it's originated from and has been made in Britain."

10. Mid of Joanna Boyen showing her explosion ring

11. Close of blue topaz explosion ring by Biiju

12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Joanna Boyen, director, Biiju jewellery:

"So they're called explosion rings and what's special about them is that there are 21 individual briolettes, that's cut with multiple facets all over them, and we thread each one on individually so that they move, they shimmer when you move and catch the light."

13. Close of explosion ring

14. Various set up shots of Bright Young Gem Katy Tromans demonstrating her Rapunzel tower ring

15. SOUNDBITE: (English) Katy Tromans, Bright Young Gem, Birmingham City University:

"So the main idea is that it's a silver ring and you have somewhere to keep it when you're not wearing it so it becomes part of a sculpture. So they all just come apart, so it comes off, then you can take the ring out and you can wear it, then you can put it back together and keep it on your side as an ornament, so it's that kind of thing."

16. Close of Tromans' Alice in Wonderland ring ornament

17. Close of Tromans' Moby Dick ring

18. Wide of Sokolov stand

19. Various set ups of Andrew German talking with colleague and looking at Sokolov's new Kaleidoscope range

20. SOUNDBITE: (Russian) Andrew German, global sales director, Sokolov Jewellery:

"Despite Brexit, the British market - in the global sense of this word - is still a part of the larger European market. The wealth of British people is still increasing and it allows demand for jewellery to rise as well. And British people want to try new things, new brands, some novelties and innovation in this industry. This is why we believe for the international players it's a good chance to get into the (British) market."

21. Various set up shots of event director Sam Willoughby looking at jewellery by young British designer Vicky Lew

22. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sam Willoughby, event director, International Jewellery London:

"So this is the first show since Brexit and whilst we've always got concern about what is going to happen in the future, and we can't predict that, we've seen just as many international exhibitors and visitors than we've ever had before. In fact, internationally we've had people representing France, like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, people as far away as Russia and Middle East, all wanting to attend a show like this. The reason being, for a supplier coming into an event like this, being able to enter into Europe through UK is actually quite an easy process to do because you've got so many channels to actually be able to go and sell, whether it's an independent boutique, multiple retailer, department store, gallery, it's quite endless and that gives them a good route into the market and into the rest of Europe, whether we are part of the EU or not."

23. Various of designer Joanna Bury with her perspex jewellery

LEAD IN:

For decades Britain's discontent over its European Union (EU) membership has simmered on, but then came the June referendum.

Nationalism surfaced and Britain's voted to leave the EU.

Brexit as it became known sent shockwaves through money markets and governments around the world.

STORY-LINE:

In the weeks running up to referendum judgement day, the British were busy with a little soul searching.

Mulling over their shared history, the country's pride in their democracy and heritage.

It was a year when Queen Elizabeth celebrated being the longest reigning UK monarch and the country celebrated her ninetieth birthday.

The pomp and ceremony from her recent jubilee were still a source of pride and were reminiscent of the heydays when London style was considered to be world leading.

In the 1960's British fashion and British pop were riding high.

That sense of being at the vanguard of style has continued, according to Robert Johnston the Fashion Director of GQ Magazine: "You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

Author Iain Aitch explained how a variety of heritages were now mixed up, making Britishness a more complex idea to communicate: "Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

But it wasn't this hipster, Brick Lane art and curry house side of Britain that won the vote.

The referendum on June 23rd was to signal the start of a long debate.

Britons for the first time had to absorb what being outside of the EU looked like.

Britain joined what was then called the European Economic Community in January 1973.

This was ratified by a referendum in 1975 with a resounding 67% majority.

By the seventies, Britain was beset by strikes and disgruntled union workers.

Traditional industries such as manufacturing and coal were in decline in the mid seventies.

Unemployment exceeded one million for the first time in March 1975. By the August that figure had increased to 1.25 million.

Some 83,000 immigrants were living in the UK by 1975, mostly from the Commonwealth.

According to Migration Watch UK for the year ending December 2015, net migration to the UK was 333,000.

And the lady had yet to turn. Margaret Thatcher MP (then leader of the opposition) campaigned to stay in the European Economic Community.

Later as prime minister between 1979 and 1990, Thatcher was known for her tough line with Brussels, especially during negotiations for the Maastrict Treaty in 1992.

The city of Maastrict is the home of the treaty which created the EU.

As summer arrived, businesses, leading universities and research establishments were beginning to assess the impact of Brexit.

For science and medicine, concerns were two fold.

Britain had attracted thousands of top researchers as well as billions of Euros in grants.

They went into research like this at Kings College London.

This project is a multidisciplinary look at the potential causes and effects of autism. It's a long term project which is linked to other studies across Europe.

Doctors and scientists aren't worried about losing cash in the short term, but falling behind in the knowledge race in the long term, especially as Britain has sought to place itself as a central base for the new industrial technologies.

The other fear is losing the brains which have been drawn to British research, people who now fear they will need to move to other institutions to keep up with the cash and the research.

Lead scientist at King's College Professor Declan Murphy warned: "Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre from one country."

The EU's Horizon 2020 budget is 80-billion Euro which funds medicine and science research across Europe.

Britain's split from the EU will leave a funding gap as well as a brain drain, according to Murphy. He argues it will be the children with autism like Van Velzen who will lose out.

As an island nation, boat building and sales have been important to the UK.

The industry fears rough waters may be ahead for Britain's luxury yacht industry, but right now it's riding on a wave caused by the plunge in the pound's value.

Phil Popham, the CEO of Sunseeker International was cautious: "We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

Others like Russell Currie, the Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, says he already had cause to worry: "We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market."

British Marine's chief executive Howard Pridding tried to show more confidence in the course ahead: "Obviously, industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic."

An estimated 1.2 million Britons live in other EU countries, mostly France, Portugal and Spain according to Britain's House of Commons library.

But that's a conservative figure because many expats don't bother registering with their embassies or the local authorities.

At Mijas on Spain's Costa del Sol, many Brits don't want to return to Blighty.

Used to the sun, sea and cafe society, some British residents are so concerned that their lives on the Costas are threatened, that after many years they're finally learning to speak Spanish.

According to Mijas' Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado: "When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

Local traders are also keen to keep the British on the Costa.

Many are retired and spend their pensions here.

Bar owner Sergio Morales says: "Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

A cloud of uncertainty still hangs over British expats in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

And it's possible a string of similar nationality schools for expats may spring up.

Not everyone was bemoaning the onset of Brexit.

The art and antique market experienced a mini boom according to London dealers at this winter fair.

The weak pound against the dollar and Euro has seen American collectors in particular start to snap up bargains with savings of beween 25 and 30 per cent compared with six months ago.

Art dealers are reporting a similar trend.

They say investors see the arts market as a safe refuge in uncertain times.

As Christmas approaches the toy industry is bracing itself and Santa is wondering whether he'll have much to be jolly about.

It's the time of year when manufacturers and retailers count on making their biggest cash bonus of the year.

According to industry analyst Frederique Tutt: "Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

That's because toy retailers buy stock almost a year in advance and can keep prices stable, but the toy dealers here admit next year the stockings left out for Father Chrismas may have shrunk considerably.

There's nothing as Christmassy as a Christmas tree, but in Denmark the outlook for tree producers isn't quite so evergreen.

According to the Danish Christmas Tree Association, the small Scandinavian country grows around 11.5 million trees a year.

About 9.5 million of those are exported.

But these are challenging times and currency fluctuations are having an effect on trade.

Speaking about his members, Claus Jerram Christensen of the Danish Christmas Tree Association says: "They have experienced that the low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

The true impact of Brexit on Britain and Europe as a whole is still to an extent unknown.

The UK government had announced it was to trigger Article 50 next March to start negotiations to leave EU.

But since then, Brexit has twice been contested in the High Court.

One ruling has already stated Britain's law makers should be allowed a vote in Parliament beforehand.

Breaking up, it seems, really is hard to do.

AP Television

London, UK - 22 February 2016

1. Wide of UK Houses of Parliament as London bus passes

2. Close of clock face at the top of Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June 2016

3. Wide of Big Ben as seen from Buckingham Palace

4. Wide of Buckingham Palace

POOL

London, UK - 3 June 2012

5. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip (centre), Charles (left) and Camilla (right) on royal barge during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

6. Mid of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry on royal barge

7. Pull out of royal barge sailing down River Thames during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 11 June, 2016

8. Mid of Queen Elizabeth II in carriage during the Trooping of the Colour for her 90th birthday celebrations

9. Wide of Guardsmen in ceremonial marching during the celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 1960s

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

10. Close tilt down of man putting shirt in carrier bag

11. Wide of man by scooters

UNIVERSAL ARCHIVES

London, UK - 31 October 1963

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

12. Various of Beatles getting off plane in London

AP Television

London, UK - 7 June 2016

++16:9++

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Johnston, Fashion Director, GQ Magazine UK

"You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

AP Television

London, UK - 3 July 2012

14. Punk and goth street fashion in Camden

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June, 2016

15. Hipster in Brick Lane cafe

16. Pull focus of street sign reading: (English) "Brick Lane E1"

17. Various of curry houses on Brick Lane

AP Television

Margate, UK - 8 June 2016

18. Various of Margate beach and people relaxing in sunshine

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Iain Aitch, Author:

"Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

20. Various of takeaway fish and chips being served

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, April 30, 1973 (MUTE)

++4:3++

21. Red buses on a London street

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, September 24, 1973 (MUTE)

++4:3++

22. Tilt down of Ford workers walking out of various plants

23. Wide of Ford cars on a train

24. Various men take part in industrial action at Ford plant

AP Television

United Kingdom, February 10, 1974 - no exact location available

++4:3++

25. Various of non functioning coal mines during national coal strike

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, June 3, 1975 (MUTE)

++4:3++

26. Mid of Margaret Thatcher wearing a flags-of-Europe sweater, flanked by women also wearing pro-Europe sweaters

AP Television

Maastricht, Netherlands - 7 June 2016

++16:9++

27. Clocktower of Maastricht town hall with EU, Limburg and Maastricht flags

28. Wide of streets in the town

AP Television

London, UK - 7 July 2016

29. Various of autistic teenager Rens Van Velzen completing other puzzles with black and yellow blocks against the clock

30. Close tilt down of the psychologist on the autism study at Kings College London timing Rens Van Velzen during test

31. Close of Van Velzen

32. SOUNDBITE (English) Professor Declan Murphy lead scientist, EU Aims study on autism, Kings College London:

"Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre or from one country."

33. Various of Van Velzen being tested in eye tracking unit at Kings College London

AP Television

Southampton, UK - 16 September 2016

34. Wide of Southampton Boat Show 2016, cruise ship in background

35. Tilt down to pontoon, boats and visitors

36. Close of 'Sunseeker' flag

37. Various of Sunseeker 95 Yacht exterior

38. SOUNDBITE (English) Phil Popham, CEO of Sunseeker International:

"We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

39. Various of Fairline yacht

40. SOUNDBITE (English) Russell Currie, Managing Director of Fairline Yachts:

"We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market

41. Zoom out from cruise ship docked near boat show

42. SOUNDBITE (English) Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of British Marine:

"Industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic"

AP Television

Mijas, Malaga - October 6, 2016

43. Wide of coastal area of Mijas

44. Pan of typical apartments in the area and people walking by the sea side

45. Various of British pensioners taking Spanish classes in the Parnell School

46. Various of Juan Mayor Carlos Maldonado in his office

47. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Juan Carlos Maldonado, Mayor of Mijas:

"When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

48. Various of family walking near beach

49. Pan from people walking up steps from the beach to the owner of Royal Beach cafe talking

50. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Sergio Morales, co-owner of Royal Beach bar in Mijas:

"Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

AP Television

London, UK - 1 November 2016

51. Pull focus of bronze Japanese archer

52. Mid of men admiring antique chandelier

53. Art dealer Tanya Baxter showing painting to visitor

54. Close tilt down of painting 'Paper Bride in Waiting' by Zeng Chuanxing (price £120,000/ USD 147,000)

55. Wide of antique clock stand

AP Television

London, UK - 9 November 2016

56. Mid of Tiana Wilson with Santa who is holding a Hatchimal waiting for the toy to hatch

57. Wide of girl playing with toy on chair

58. Mid zoom in to boys playing with Bluetooth Furbys

59. Low mid view of caterpillar going past boys and Furbys

60. SOUNDBITE (English) Frederique Tutt, toy industry analyst, NPD:

"Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

AP Television

Lundby, Denmark - 22 November 2016

61. Mid tilt up of Christmas tree plantation

62. Wide of plantation through tops of trees

AP Television

Copenhagen, Denmark - 21 November 2016

63. SOUNDBITE (English) Claus Jerram Christensen, Managing Director of the Danish Christmas Tree Association:

"The low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

64. Mid of large container truck filled with trees pulling out of yard stacked with trees

65. Pan across field of Christmas tree saplings for 2018 and beyond

WORLD BREXIT REVIEW

SOURCE: AP HORIZONS, LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY / POOL

RESTRICTIONS: HORIZONS CLIENTS AND AP LIFESTYLE, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY CLIENTS ONLY

LENGTH: 6.44

SHOTLIST:

AP Television

London, UK - 22 February 2016

1. Wide of UK Houses of Parliament as London bus passes

2. Close of clock face at the top of Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June 2016

3. Wide of Big Ben as seen from Buckingham Palace

4. Wide of Buckingham Palace

POOL

London, UK - 3 June 2012

5. Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip (centre), Charles (left) and Camilla (right) on royal barge during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

6. Mid of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry on royal barge

7. Pull out of royal barge sailing down River Thames during Diamond Jubilee celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 11 June, 2016

8. Mid of Queen Elizabeth II in carriage during the Trooping of the Colour for her 90th birthday celebrations

9. Wide of Guardsmen in ceremonial marching during the celebrations

AP Television

London, UK - 1960s

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

10. Close tilt down of man putting shirt in carrier bag

11. Wide of man by scooters

UNIVERSAL ARCHIVES

London, UK - 31 October 1963

++BLACK AND WHITE FOOTAGE / MUTE++

++4:3++

12. Various of Beatles getting off plane in London

AP Television

London, UK - 7 June 2016

++16:9++

13. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Johnston, Fashion Director, GQ Magazine UK

"You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

AP Television

London, UK - 3 July 2012

14. Punk and goth street fashion in Camden

AP Television

London, UK - 16 June, 2016

15. Hipster in Brick Lane cafe

16. Pull focus of street sign reading: (English) "Brick Lane E1"

17. Various of curry houses on Brick Lane

AP Television

Margate, UK - 8 June 2016

18. Various of Margate beach and people relaxing in sunshine

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Iain Aitch, Author:

"Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

20. Various of takeaway fish and chips being served

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, April 30, 1973 (MUTE)

++4:3++

21. Red buses on a London street

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, September 24, 1973 (MUTE)

++4:3++

22. Tilt down of Ford workers walking out of various plants

23. Wide of Ford cars on a train

24. Various men take part in industrial action at Ford plant

AP Television

United Kingdom, February 10, 1974 - no exact location available

++4:3++

25. Various of non functioning coal mines during national coal strike

AP Television

London, United Kingdom, June 3, 1975 (MUTE)

++4:3++

26. Mid of Margaret Thatcher wearing a flags-of-Europe sweater, flanked by women also wearing pro-Europe sweaters

AP Television

Maastricht, Netherlands - 7 June 2016

++16:9++

27. Clocktower of Maastricht town hall with EU, Limburg and Maastricht flags

28. Wide of streets in the town

AP Television

London, UK - 7 July 2016

29. Various of autistic teenager Rens Van Velzen completing other puzzles with black and yellow blocks against the clock

30. Close tilt down of the psychologist on the autism study at Kings College London timing Rens Van Velzen during test

31. Close of Van Velzen

32. SOUNDBITE (English) Professor Declan Murphy lead scientist, EU Aims study on autism, Kings College London:

"Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre or from one country."

33. Various of Van Velzen being tested in eye tracking unit at Kings College London

AP Television

Southampton, UK - 16 September 2016

34. Wide of Southampton Boat Show 2016, cruise ship in background

35. Tilt down to pontoon, boats and visitors

36. Close of 'Sunseeker' flag

37. Various of Sunseeker 95 Yacht exterior

38. SOUNDBITE (English) Phil Popham, CEO of Sunseeker International:

"We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

39. Various of Fairline yacht

40. SOUNDBITE (English) Russell Currie, Managing Director of Fairline Yachts:

"We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market

41. Zoom out from cruise ship docked near boat show

42. SOUNDBITE (English) Howard Pridding, Chief Executive of British Marine:

"Industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic"

AP Television

Mijas, Malaga - October 6, 2016

43. Wide of coastal area of Mijas

44. Pan of typical apartments in the area and people walking by the sea side

45. Various of British pensioners taking Spanish classes in the Parnell School

46. Various of Juan Mayor Carlos Maldonado in his office

47. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Juan Carlos Maldonado, Mayor of Mijas:

"When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

48. Various of family walking near beach

49. Pan from people walking up steps from the beach to the owner of Royal Beach cafe talking

50. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Sergio Morales, co-owner of Royal Beach bar in Mijas:

"Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

AP Television

London, UK - 1 November 2016

51. Pull focus of bronze Japanese archer

52. Mid of men admiring antique chandelier

53. Art dealer Tanya Baxter showing painting to visitor

54. Close tilt down of painting 'Paper Bride in Waiting' by Zeng Chuanxing (price £120,000/ USD 147,000)

55. Wide of antique clock stand

AP Television

London, UK - 9 November 2016

56. Mid of Tiana Wilson with Santa who is holding a Hatchimal waiting for the toy to hatch

57. Wide of girl playing with toy on chair

58. Mid zoom in to boys playing with Bluetooth Furbys

59. Low mid view of caterpillar going past boys and Furbys

60. SOUNDBITE (English) Frederique Tutt, toy industry analyst, NPD:

"Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

AP Television

Lundby, Denmark - 22 November 2016

61. Mid tilt up of Christmas tree plantation

62. Wide of plantation through tops of trees

AP Television

Copenhagen, Denmark - 21 November 2016

63. SOUNDBITE (English) Claus Jerram Christensen, Managing Director of the Danish Christmas Tree Association:

"The low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

64. Mid of large container truck filled with trees pulling out of yard stacked with trees

65. Pan across field of Christmas tree saplings for 2018 and beyond

LEADIN:

For decades Britain's discontent over its European Union (EU) membership has simmered on, but then came the June referendum.

Nationalism surfaced and Britain's voted to leave the EU.

Brexit as it became known sent shockwaves through money markets and governments around the world.

STORYLINE:

In the weeks running up to referendum judgement day, the British were busy with a little soul searching.

Mulling over their shared history, the country's pride in their democracy and heritage.

It was a year when Queen Elizabeth celebrated being the longest reigning UK monarch and the country celebrated her ninetieth birthday.

The pomp and ceremony from her recent jubilee were still a source of pride and were reminiscent of the heydays when London style was considered to be world leading.

In the 1960's British fashion and British pop were riding high.

That sense of being at the vanguard of style has continued, according to Robert Johnston the Fashion Director of GQ Magazine: "You also think street scene, you think east London, you think hipsters, you think the most vibrant street fashion possibly in the world."

Author Iain Aitch explained how a variety of heritages were now mixed up, making Britishness a more complex idea to communicate: "Everyone might say a Sunday roast or fish and chips, that's a quintessentially British meal, but then suddenly everyone says it's chicken tikka masala."

But it wasn't this hipster, Brick Lane art and curry house side of Britain that won the vote.

The referendum on June 23rd was to signal the start of a long debate.

Britons for the first time had to absorb what being outside of the EU looked like.

Britain joined what was then called the European Economic Community in January 1973.

This was ratified by a referendum in 1975 with a resounding 67% majority.

By the seventies, Britain was beset by strikes and disgruntled union workers.

Traditional industries such as manufacturing and coal were in decline in the mid seventies.

Unemployment exceeded one million for the first time in March 1975. By the August that figure had increased to 1.25 million.

Some 83,000 immigrants were living in the UK by 1975, mostly from the Commonwealth.

According to Migration Watch UK for the year ending December 2015, net migration to the UK was 333,000.

And the lady had yet to turn. Margaret Thatcher MP (then leader of the opposition) campaigned to stay in the European Economic Community.

Later as prime minister between 1979 and 1990, Thatcher was known for her tough line with Brussels, especially during negotiations for the Maastrict Treaty in 1992.

The city of Maastrict is the home of the treaty which created the EU.

As summer arrived, businesses, leading universities and research establishments were beginning to assess the impact of Brexit.

For science and medicine, concerns were two fold.

Britain had attracted thousands of top researchers as well as billions of Euros in grants.

They went into research like this at Kings College London.

This project is a multidisciplinary look at the potential causes and effects of autism. It's a long term project which is linked to other studies across Europe.

Doctors and scientists aren't worried about losing cash in the short term, but falling behind in the knowledge race in the long term, especially as Britain has sought to place itself as a central base for the new industrial technologies.

The other fear is losing the brains which have been drawn to British research, people who now fear they will need to move to other institutions to keep up with the cash and the research.

Lead scientist at King's College Professor Declan Murphy warned: "Big questions need big populations to come up with the right answers, and we simply cannot deliver the amount of patients for the amount of science from one centre from one country."

The EU's Horizon 2020 budget is 80-billion Euro which funds medicine and science research across Europe.

Britain's split from the EU will leave a funding gap as well as a brain drain, according to Murphy. He argues it will be the children with autism like Van Velzen who will lose out.

As an island nation, boat building and sales have been important to the UK.

The industry fears rough waters may be ahead for Britain's luxury yacht industry, but right now it's riding on a wave caused by the plunge in the pound's value.

Phil Popham, the CEO of Sunseeker International was cautious: "We've benefited because of the weakness of the pound, but its all about business confidence."

Others like Russell Currie, the Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, says he already had cause to worry: "We've had an overnight decrease in the price of our boats in areas such as the European market."

British Marine's chief executive Howard Pridding tried to show more confidence in the course ahead: "Obviously, industry and business need stability and the time it will take to exit from the European Union will be problematic."

An estimated 1.2 million Britons live in other EU countries, mostly France, Portugal and Spain according to Britain's House of Commons library.

But that's a conservative figure because many expats don't bother registering with their embassies or the local authorities.

At Mijas on Spain's Costa del Sol, many Brits don't want to return to Blighty.

Used to the sun, sea and cafe society, some British residents are so concerned that their lives on the Costas are threatened, that after many years they're finally learning to speak Spanish.

According to Mijas' Mayor Juan Carlos Maldonado: "When the results of the Brexit (referendum) were known, a big uncertainty was created."

Local traders are also keen to keep the British on the Costa.

Many are retired and spend their pensions here.

Bar owner Sergio Morales says: "Most of our clients here, around 80% of them, are British."

A cloud of uncertainty still hangs over British expats in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

And it's possible a string of similar nationality schools for expats may spring up.

Not everyone was bemoaning the onset of Brexit.

The art and antique market experienced a mini boom according to London dealers at this winter fair.

The weak pound against the dollar and Euro has seen American collectors in particular start to snap up bargains with savings of beween 25 and 30 per cent compared with six months ago.

Art dealers are reporting a similar trend.

They say investors see the arts market as a safe refuge in uncertain times.

As Christmas approaches the toy industry is bracing itself and Santa is wondering whether he'll have much to be jolly about.

It's the time of year when manufacturers and retailers count on making their biggest cash bonus of the year.

According to industry analyst Frederique Tutt: "Since the Brexit vote the toy market has been faring really well with an increase of three percent."

That's because toy retailers buy stock almost a year in advance and can keep prices stable, but the toy dealers here admit next year the stockings left out for Father Chrismas may have shrunk considerably.

There's nothing as Christmassy as a Christmas tree, but in Denmark the outlook for tree producers isn't quite so evergreen.

According to the Danish Christmas Tree Association, the small Scandinavian country grows around 11.5 million trees a year.

About 9.5 million of those are exported.

But these are challenging times and currency fluctuations are having an effect on trade.

Speaking about his members, Claus Jerram Christensen of the Danish Christmas Tree Association says: "They have experienced that the low exchange rate for the sterling pound makes it more difficult to achieve the same prices."

The true impact of Brexit on Britain and Europe as a whole is still to an extent unknown.

The UK government had announced it was to trigger Article 50 next March to start negotiations to leave EU.

But since then, Brexit has twice been contested in the High Court.

One ruling has already stated Britain's law makers should be allowed a vote in Parliament beforehand.

Breaking up, it seems, really is hard to do.

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Brexit Party's Nigel Farage spent his last day of the election campaign in Doncaster, amongst neighbourhoods faithful to the Labour party for decades.

Speaking to reporters on his last leg of his election campaign Wednesday, Farage said the traditional Labour stronghold "are overwhelmingly against the European Union."

"So La bour faces this huge problem – 35 to 40 percent of its support in areas like this has a completely different view to most of its leadership and they've really been trapped by this," he added.

"I've been Labour all my life but there's no councillors come round, asking you different questions or is there anything you want," lamented 81-year-old Albert Thompson, who has been a lifetime Labour supporter.

"I'm just absolutely pissed off with Labour," he added.

Farage is hoping tactical voting will pay off – enough weight to pressure on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson into making changes to the deal he negotiated with Brussels.

"We're on the way towards Brexit, it's happening. But is it going to be the right one?" Farage added.

Marilyn Tuck, a 66-year-old retiree, said she is disappointed that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Brexit group did not join hands in this election.

"I've always been Conservative but I'm disappointed with Boris not joining in. It'd been great. So I'm going with the Brexit Party and hopefully we can get a few seats and hopefully we can get out of the EU because I'm sick of them," she added.

Seeking to broaden his party's appeal, Farage also is trumpeting policies including the abolition of Parliament's unelected upper chamber, the House of Lords.

He also advocate to slash immigration to under 50,000 people a year, less than a quarter of current levels.

Doncaster - 11 December 2019

1. Wide of Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage coming out of a voter's house and posing for photographers

2. Close of Farage talking to a lifetime Labour voter Albert Thompson

3. Close of Thompson during conversation with Farage

4. Wide of Thompson waving to Farage and Brexit Party volunteers

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Albert Thompson, 81-year-old lifetime Labour voter:

"I'm just absolutely pissed off with Labour. I've been (with) Labour all my life but there's no councillors come round, asking you different questions or is there anything you want. I mean, I'm 81 now and nobody's been around here to see me. There's nobody being anywhere near. You never see a councillor and… Is it Gerald Farage? What do you call this gentleman? Nigel, that's right. He's the first one that's been round."

6. Various of Farage and entourage walking down street

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Nigel Farage, Leader of Brexit Party:

"So Labour has a big problem here that London Labour, Metropolitan Labour is overwhelmingly in favour of the European project. You know, wants us to be fully part of the Brussels machine but old Labour, traditional Labour, working class Labour, former mining areas, former industrial areas, are overwhelmingly against the European Union as indeed they were against the Common Market going back to the 1970s. And so Labour faces this huge problem, you know, that 35 to 40 percent of its support in areas like this has a completely different view to most of its leadership and they've really been trapped by this."

8. Brexit Party candidate Surjit Singh Duhre talking to local

9. Wide of Doncaster residential street

10. Various of Brexit party volunteers

11. SOUNDBITE (English) Nigel Farage, Leader of Brexit Party:

"I'm pleased that we've managed to drag the Conservative Party to where it is. But for me and for most of the 17.4 million voters, Brexit is about us becoming an independent country and not being a subject in any way, to aligning our rules on everything from financial services to fisheries with the EU law. So, we're on the way towards Brexit, it's happening. But is it going to be the right one?"

12. Various of Farage walking up to a voters house and speaking to her

13.SOUNDBITE (English) Marilyn Tuck, 66-year-old retiree:

"I've looked at all the policies and I really...I've been disappointed in Boris (Johnson, UK Prime Minister) that he didn't join in with Nigel. I wanted them two together and it wasn't that so it's my reason and with Nigel and he's been campaigning for 25 years and he's never stopped and that's why… because I've always been Conservative but I'm disappointed with Boris not joining in. It'd been great. So I'm going with the Brexit Party and hopefully we can get a few seats and hopefully we can get out of the EU because I'm sick of them."

14. Various of Farage walking down the street

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Nigel Farage, Leader of Brexit Party:

"I think basically the whole future of Euro-scepticism in Europe depends on what happens here. It's all eyes on Britain. What is the United Kingdom decide to do and if we do break away fully and we are seen to have done well, of course those movements across Europe would grow."

16. Brexit party Candidate Surjit Singh Duhre talking to local voter

17. Mid of houses with trees in foreground

18. Close of Christmas lights on the roof

19. Wide of Doncaster residential street

LEAD IN:

The fallout over Brexit continues to batter nerves of money dealers, a weak British pound could be bad for the jewellery trade.

If British jewellers pay more for precious metals and gems internationally, that means higher prices.

But new figures from analysts say the value of the industry is expected to rise, from 5.7 billion in 2018 to 5.9 billion pounds this year.

STORY-LINE:

A Faberge egg, not an antique one from the Russian court of Tsar Alexander, but a new design, sporting a coat of Blue John, Britain's rarest mineral.

The egg is part of a collection on display to jewellery traders in London.

As a whole, the collection is worth over one million British pounds, by far the most expensive item on display here.

The detailed pieces include necklaces and objet d'art commissioned by high end jeweller C W Sellors, a company proud of its British heritage.

The company was founded by Chris Sellors, who's celebrating his company's fortieth year of trading. He started the company when he was just nineteen-years-old.

This collaboration with Faberge is his celebration of his four decades in business, and a show of confidence in the future.

Much of the collection, he says, has already been sold.

"We wanted to start off with making something iconic really, which is an object piece that's incorporating the egg style of Faberge, which is sort of useful. This is actually an 18 carat," says Sellors.

"We've done that the gemstone work on this, of the Blue John and Faberge, in their workshop, have actually created the fantastic metalwork with a guilloche pieces, mounted with diamonds both on the Blue John and on the top. Fantastic detail, whichever way you look at it, and what a fantastic investment."

Sellor's quirky and quintessentially English pieces have an established market.

Currently, a quarter of what he sells goes to Europe, but he's not perturbed by the fluctuations threatened by Brexit.

"Historically, the British industry, jewellery industry, was very, very strong, making many, many fine things that you'll see in antiques all over the world," he says.

"And, personally, Brexit, I don't see as going to make any difference whatsoever to us. It may even actually help us keep our identity and actually sort of go forward. We've traded way before Brexit and, you know the European Union, and I think we'll sort of continue and everything will go on fine in our industry."

Simon Forrester is the CEO of The UK's National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). He keeps a watchful eye on the European competition.

The NAJ represents 2,000 companies, employing around 25,000 people. Members range from manufacturers to retailers, as well as designers.

Market analysts Mintel have released their latest survey on the jewellery trade, which shows it's expected to grow, although not very quickly, this year from 5.7 billion British pounds n 2018, to 5.9 billion by the end of this year.

Forrester says top end jewellers may be secure, but those on the high street face more challenges.

"Twenty years ago, the industry was growing rapidly, but we've seen a significant slowdown, particularly the last five years," he says.

"It's tough out there on the high street. People are spending their limited discretionary income on holidays, on iPhones, on experiences and jewellery is dropped down the pecking order of people's discretionary purchases."

Many of the British companies here say they expect to weather any upcoming storms Brexit throws at them.

Unlike farmers, they're not dealing in perishable goods, but Brexit has made forward planning difficult for companies.

Some fear a damage to their business from a rise in the price of raw materials, others believe the volume they sell to foreigners will increase because the pound will make them more competitive.

"European business is probably about 50 to 60 percent of our trade, in terms of jewellery going backwards and forwards," says Forrester.

"I would see that shrinking if we don't maintain a similar tariff structure to what we have now, and new markets being developed.

"Certainly, international jewellery, where we are now, we're seeing a lot more non-European jewellers have a presence here, which is very interesting, but also, the conversations we're having with overseas retailers from non-European destinations, very keen to find out how they can access British jewellery design and bring that to their shops."

According to Forrester, Britain is set to establish more jewellery trade with India.

Company Yoko London specialises in pearls and diamonds, it's a family firm established by Michael Hakimian's father, back in the 1970s.

"I personally think at the level of merchandise that we are supplying, which is the higher end of the market, an adjustment of few hundred pounds here or there, or few hundred dollars here or there, or a little bit of inconvenience, doesn't make any difference," says Hakimian.

"The rich and wealthy clients that we are trying to provide the merchandise for, again, they are savvy, they know how to buy their merchandise at the correct place. So, we will ship it wherever they want. And I don't think one or two percent of duty etc. is going to affect our business."

Hakimiam buys pearls from eleven countries around the world, mostly Australia. The diamonds come through Europe.

Whether big markets like China can stop any gaps that might be created by Brexit remains to be seen.

Buyer Lu Wei says there's a great deal of interest in British design, but she says the Chinese have also seen a drop in their disposable income.

"(The market), it's not so bad, also it's growing, but it's slow, very slow. Slowly growing," she says.

"Because there was recently one, or two year we got many, many pressures for the Chinese people. The price for our apartment(s) is really high, especially in the big cities and also the economy is not so good. If we compare with five years ago."

There are plenty of expensive diamonds here at International Jewellery London, but there are precious few crystal balls, and many companies at this trade show are keen not to speculate.

London, UK - 2 September 2019

1. Various of Derbyshire Blue John Faberge egg inside glass case

2. Various of Chris Sellors, Managing Director and Owner, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery, reaching into cabinet to remove egg and necklace

3. Various of Sellors examining Faberge egg, which his workshop helped to craft

4. Close of egg necklace, opened to show Blue John rose and diamond

5. Pan of Blue John egg shaped necklaces banded with tiny diamonds

6. Close pull focus on necklace

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Sellors, Managing Director and Owner, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery:

"We wanted to start off with making something iconic really, which is an object piece that's incorporating the egg style of Faberge, which is sort of useful. This is actually an 18 carat. We've done that the gemstone work on this, of the Blue John and Faberge, in their workshop, have actually created the fantastic metalwork with a guilloche pieces, mounted with diamonds both on the Blue John and on the top. Fantastic detail, whichever way you look at it, and what a fantastic investment."

8. Various of egg necklace being opened by Sellors

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Sellors, Managing Director and Owner, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery:

"Historically, the British industry, jewellery industry, was very, very strong, making many, many fine things that you'll see in antiques all over the world. And, personally, Brexit, I don't see as going to make any difference whatsoever to us. It may even actually help us keep our identity and actually sort of go forward. We've traded way before Brexit and, you know the European Union, and I think we'll sort of continue and everything will go on fine in our industry."

10. Mid of Sellors' stand at International Jewellery London

11. Wide of display of Sellors' jewellery designs

12. Mid of Simon Forrester, CEO of The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), looking at German made watches

13. Close of display

14. Close of Iron Annie Made in Germany and logo on box

15. Close of Forrester

16. SOUNDBITE (English) Simon Forrester, CEO of The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ):

"Twenty years ago, the industry was growing rapidly, but we've seen a significant slowdown, particularly the last five years. It's tough out there on the high street. People are spending their limited discretionary income on holidays, on iPhones, on experiences and jewellery is dropped down the pecking order of people's discretionary purchases."

17. Various of traders doing business at International Jewellery London

18. SOUNDBITE (English) Simon Forrester, CEO of The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ):

"European business is probably about 50 to 60 percent of our trade, in terms of jewellery going backwards and forwards. I would see that shrinking if we don't maintain a similar tariff structure to what we have now, and new markets being developed. Certainly, international jewellery, where we are now, we're seeing a lot more non-European jewellers have a presence here, which is very interesting, but also, the conversations we're having with overseas retailers from non-European destinations, very keen to find out how they can access British jewellery design and bring that to their shops."

19. Zoom in of pearl and diamond necklace on stand

20. Close of sign for jeweller Yoko

21. SOUNDBITE (English) Michael Hakimian, CEO of Yoko London:

"I personally think at the level of merchandise that we are supplying, which is the higher end of the market, an adjustment of few hundred pounds here or there, or few hundred dollars here or there, or a little bit of inconvenience, doesn't make any difference. The rich and wealthy clients that we are trying to provide the merchandise for, again, they are savvy, they know how to buy their merchandise at the correct place. So, we will ship it wherever they want. And I don't think one or two percent of duty etc. is going to affect our business."

22. Various of rings on display

23. Close of display, showing diamond encrusted gate bracelet

24. Close of bracelet

25. SOUNDBITE (English) Lu Wei, Chinese buyer and designer:

"(The market), it's not so bad, also it's growing, but it's slow, very slow. Slowly growing. Why? Because there was recently one, or two year we got many, many pressures for the Chinese people. The price for our apartment(s) is really high, especially in the big cities and also the economy is not so good. If we compare with five years ago."

26. Close of phoenix cut diamond ring

27. Mid of ring display

28. Mid of visitors at International Jewellery London

29. Top shot of women looking a ring display

30. Close of display of beads and semi-precious stones

LEAD IN:

The fallout over Brexit continues to batter nerves of money dealers, a weak British pound could be bad for the jewellery trade.

If British jewellers pay more for precious metals and gems internationally, that means higher prices.

But new figures from analysts say the value of the industry is expected to rise, from 5.7 billion in 2018 to 5.9 billion pounds this year.

STORY-LINE:

A Faberge egg, not an antique one from the Russian court of Tsar Alexander, but a new design, sporting a coat of Blue John, Britain's rarest mineral.

The egg is part of a collection on display to jewellery traders in London.

As a whole, the collection is worth over one million British pounds, by far the most expensive item on display here.

The detailed pieces include necklaces and objet d'art commissioned by high end jeweller C W Sellors, a company proud of its British heritage.

The company was founded by Chris Sellors, who's celebrating his company's fortieth year of trading. He started the company when he was just nineteen-years-old.

This collaboration with Faberge is his celebration of his four decades in business, and a show of confidence in the future.

Much of the collection, he says, has already been sold.

"We wanted to start off with making something iconic really, which is an object piece that's incorporating the egg style of Faberge, which is sort of useful. This is actually an 18 carat," says Sellors.

"We've done that the gemstone work on this, of the Blue John and Faberge, in their workshop, have actually created the fantastic metalwork with a guilloche pieces, mounted with diamonds both on the Blue John and on the top. Fantastic detail, whichever way you look at it, and what a fantastic investment."

Sellor's quirky and quintessentially English pieces have an established market.

Currently, a quarter of what he sells goes to Europe, but he's not perturbed by the fluctuations threatened by Brexit.

"Historically, the British industry, jewellery industry, was very, very strong, making many, many fine things that you'll see in antiques all over the world," he says.

"And, personally, Brexit, I don't see as going to make any difference whatsoever to us. It may even actually help us keep our identity and actually sort of go forward. We've traded way before Brexit and, you know the European Union, and I think we'll sort of continue and everything will go on fine in our industry."

Simon Forrester is the CEO of The UK's National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). He keeps a watchful eye on the European competition.

The NAJ represents 2,000 companies, employing around 25,000 people. Members range from manufacturers to retailers, as well as designers.

Market analysts Mintel have released their latest survey on the jewellery trade, which shows it's expected to grow, although not very quickly, this year from 5.7 billion British pounds n 2018, to 5.9 billion by the end of this year.

Forrester says top end jewellers may be secure, but those on the high street face more challenges.

"Twenty years ago, the industry was growing rapidly, but we've seen a significant slowdown, particularly the last five years," he says.

"It's tough out there on the high street. People are spending their limited discretionary income on holidays, on iPhones, on experiences and jewellery is dropped down the pecking order of people's discretionary purchases."

Many of the British companies here say they expect to weather any upcoming storms Brexit throws at them.

Unlike farmers, they're not dealing in perishable goods, but Brexit has made forward planning difficult for companies.

Some fear a damage to their business from a rise in the price of raw materials, others believe the volume they sell to foreigners will increase because the pound will make them more competitive.

"European business is probably about 50 to 60 percent of our trade, in terms of jewellery going backwards and forwards," says Forrester.

"I would see that shrinking if we don't maintain a similar tariff structure to what we have now, and new markets being developed.

"Certainly, international jewellery, where we are now, we're seeing a lot more non-European jewellers have a presence here, which is very interesting, but also, the conversations we're having with overseas retailers from non-European destinations, very keen to find out how they can access British jewellery design and bring that to their shops."

According to Forrester, Britain is set to establish more jewellery trade with India.

Company Yoko London specialises in pearls and diamonds, it's a family firm established by Michael Hakimian's father, back in the 1970s.

"I personally think at the level of merchandise that we are supplying, which is the higher end of the market, an adjustment of few hundred pounds here or there, or few hundred dollars here or there, or a little bit of inconvenience, doesn't make any difference," says Hakimian.

"The rich and wealthy clients that we are trying to provide the merchandise for, again, they are savvy, they know how to buy their merchandise at the correct place. So, we will ship it wherever they want. And I don't think one or two percent of duty etc. is going to affect our business."

Hakimiam buys pearls from eleven countries around the world, mostly Australia. The diamonds come through Europe.

Whether big markets like China can stop any gaps that might be created by Brexit remains to be seen.

Buyer Lu Wei says there's a great deal of interest in British design, but she says the Chinese have also seen a drop in their disposable income.

"(The market), it's not so bad, also it's growing, but it's slow, very slow. Slowly growing," she says.

"Because there was recently one, or two year we got many, many pressures for the Chinese people. The price for our apartment(s) is really high, especially in the big cities and also the economy is not so good. If we compare with five years ago."

There are plenty of expensive diamonds here at International Jewellery London, but there are precious few crystal balls, and many companies at this trade show are keen not to speculate.

London, UK - 2 September 2019

1. Various of Derbyshire Blue John Faberge egg inside glass case

2. Various of Chris Sellors, Managing Director and Owner, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery, reaching into cabinet to remove egg and necklace

3. Various of Sellors examining Faberge egg, which his workshop helped to craft

4. Close of egg necklace, opened to show Blue John rose and diamond

5. Pan of Blue John egg shaped necklaces banded with tiny diamonds

6. Close pull focus on necklace

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Sellors, Managing Director and Owner, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery:

"We wanted to start off with making something iconic really, which is an object piece that's incorporating the egg style of Faberge, which is sort of useful. This is actually an 18 carat. We've done that the gemstone work on this, of the Blue John and Faberge, in their workshop, have actually created the fantastic metalwork with a guilloche pieces, mounted with diamonds both on the Blue John and on the top. Fantastic detail, whichever way you look at it, and what a fantastic investment."

8. Various of egg necklace being opened by Sellors

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Sellors, Managing Director and Owner, C W Sellors Fine Jewellery:

"Historically, the British industry, jewellery industry, was very, very strong, making many, many fine things that you'll see in antiques all over the world. And, personally, Brexit, I don't see as going to make any difference whatsoever to us. It may even actually help us keep our identity and actually sort of go forward. We've traded way before Brexit and, you know the European Union, and I think we'll sort of continue and everything will go on fine in our industry."

10. Mid of Sellors' stand at International Jewellery London

11. Wide of display of Sellors' jewellery designs

12. Mid of Simon Forrester, CEO of The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), looking at German made watches

13. Close of display

14. Close of Iron Annie Made in Germany and logo on box

15. Close of Forrester

16. SOUNDBITE (English) Simon Forrester, CEO of The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ):

"Twenty years ago, the industry was growing rapidly, but we've seen a significant slowdown, particularly the last five years. It's tough out there on the high street. People are spending their limited discretionary income on holidays, on iPhones, on experiences and jewellery is dropped down the pecking order of people's discretionary purchases."

17. Various of traders doing business at International Jewellery London

18. SOUNDBITE (English) Simon Forrester, CEO of The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ):

"European business is probably about 50 to 60 percent of our trade, in terms of jewellery going backwards and forwards. I would see that shrinking if we don't maintain a similar tariff structure to what we have now, and new markets being developed. Certainly, international jewellery, where we are now, we're seeing a lot more non-European jewellers have a presence here, which is very interesting, but also, the conversations we're having with overseas retailers from non-European destinations, very keen to find out how they can access British jewellery design and bring that to their shops."

19. Zoom in of pearl and diamond necklace on stand

20. Close of sign for jeweller Yoko

21. SOUNDBITE (English) Michael Hakimian, CEO of Yoko London:

"I personally think at the level of merchandise that we are supplying, which is the higher end of the market, an adjustment of few hundred pounds here or there, or few hundred dollars here or there, or a little bit of inconvenience, doesn't make any difference. The rich and wealthy clients that we are trying to provide the merchandise for, again, they are savvy, they know how to buy their merchandise at the correct place. So, we will ship it wherever they want. And I don't think one or two percent of duty etc. is going to affect our business."

22. Various of rings on display

23. Close of display, showing diamond encrusted gate bracelet

24. Close of bracelet

25. SOUNDBITE (English) Lu Wei, Chinese buyer and designer:

"(The market), it's not so bad, also it's growing, but it's slow, very slow. Slowly growing. Why? Because there was recently one, or two year we got many, many pressures for the Chinese people. The price for our apartment(s) is really high, especially in the big cities and also the economy is not so good. If we compare with five years ago."

26. Close of phoenix cut diamond ring

27. Mid of ring display

28. Mid of visitors at International Jewellery London

29. Top shot of women looking a ring display

30. Close of display of beads and semi-precious stones

The independence of Scotland from the rest of the United Kingdom is not on the ballot, but it's uppermost on the minds of many voters there as they make their final choices ahead of the national election next week.

The North East Fife district was the tightest in the United Kingdom's last general election - only two votes meant victory for the Scottish Nationalists and defeat for the Liberal Democrats in 2017 - and the foes are grappling again, united by their rejection of Brexit but divided over whether Scotland should vote, again, on its own independence.

The Scottish Nationalists say yes, that Brexit is so dire it merits another vote on whether Scotland should forge its own way as an independent nation, while the Liberals Democrats remain committed to remaining inside the UK, even if Britain extricates itself from the European Union as envisioned on January 31.

Retired boxer Chris Honess has no doubt where he stands - he's going to vote against the Scottish Nationalists with the hope of quelling talk of another independence referendum.

He thinks the whole structure of European defence would be threatened if Scotland breaks away.

"I am 100 percent against the breakup of the United Kingdom," said Honess, 69.

"I think we're very good at complaining, actually the UK works very, very well. If the SNP (Scottish Nationalist Party) were to succeed in breaking up the United Kingdom that would definitely weaken NATO and I'm a huge supporter of NATO."

Scottish voters are fairly split on the question, but it's clear that independence - which would send shock waves throughout the rest of the UK - is a hidden factor in the December 12 vote.

If no party gets an outright majority in the vote, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon had made clear that any party looking for SNP backing in a coalition government will have to agree to agree to authorize Scotland to hold another independence referendum - and to accept the referendum.

John Curtice, a professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde, said the debate over independence and Brexit are now closely "interlaced" in Scotland, which voted against Brexit in the 2016 referendum.

He said the results in North East Fife and many Scottish districts are extremely hard to predict.

"When you're talking about Brexit, you're also tending to talk about independence," he said.

"And when you're talking about independence, you're also talking about Brexit."

Ask voters in the area about their choices and they're likely to transition seamlessly from talking about which candidate they want to send to Parliament to discussing whether or not they want another bite at independence, which voters rejected in 2014.

That was two years before the Brexit referendum upended the political landscape with its difficult-to-execute mandate of taking Britain out of the EU.

Scotland voted against Brexit by a wide margin, preferring instead to keep ties to the EU, and it was the only one of the four parts the make up the UK in which every single district voted against Brexit.

It's fair to say Scotland is being dragged into Brexit against its will, and this reality has spawned fresh talk of secession.

It's not just in Scotland - an economic player in its own right, blessed with ample energy resources, natural beauty, and a rich tradition of self-sufficiency - that Brexit is fraying UK ties that bind.

Rarely has an election been so fraught with implications for the future of the United Kingdom, a structure often taken for granted because of its familiar symbols - the queen who has reigned for more than six decades, the Parliament that is centuries old - but it's actually vulnerable as it engineers a radical change in its relations with the rest of Europe.

Heavily tattooed hairstylist Craig Boyd, who runs a small salon, said he's backing the Scottish Nationalists next week with hopes of getting a chance to vote on independence again.

He said that's far more important to him than the Brexit issue.

"I voted for independence the first time around and I'll vote for it the second time around," he said.

"Whether that is under remaining in the (European) single market and the union, who knows? But either way I'd like to see independence for Scotland."

Johnnie Balfour, whose family has operated Balbirnie Farm since 1642, is tired of all the back and forth over independence.

He remembers that voters were told ahead of the 2014 vote that this was a "once in a generation" decision - he doesn't want to revisit it just five years later.

Leven - 23 November 2019

1. Wide of Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon arriving to cheers of SNP campaigners and supporters, SNP candidate for North East Fife, Stephen Gethins shield's the party's leader against the rain with a yellow SNP umbrella

2. Wide of Sturgeon meeting supporters

3. SOUNDBITE (English) Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish National Party leader:

"My message to people in Scotland is that independence is the best future because it gives us the opportunity to decide for ourselves the kind of country we want to be. But, whether you support independence or oppose it or aren't decided yet, the principle of deciding our future ourselves in Scotland rather than having (UK Prime Minister) Boris Johnson dictate it is one that I think we can all unite behind."

4. Various of Nicola Sturgeon and Stephen Gethins, SNP candidate for North East Fife, posing for photos together

5. Wide of Gethins meeting SNP supporters

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Stephen Gethins, SNP candidate for North East Fife:

"It is the biggest united remain party in the UK even though we're the Scottish National Party. And I've worked cross party with colleagues from all parties. I was one of the co-authors of the Benn Act that stopped no deal. So, people in north east Fife want somebody who can back to work the day after the election, who has a strong track record of standing up for north east Fife and its willingness to remain in the EU. Then they'll be voting for me and I know a lot of people who are maybe not pro-independence but will be voting SNP at this election."

7. Wide of Craig Boyd Hairdressing in the Leven town centre

8. Wide of Leven's high street showing various "to let" signs

9. Close of a "to let" sign

10. Medium of a homeless person wrapped up in a sleeping bag in the Leven town centre

11. Various of Craig Boyd, owner of Craig Boyd Hairdressing, cutting a woman's hair

12. SOUNDBITE (English) Craig Boyd, owner of Craig Boyd Hairdressing:

"I was for independence the first time around, I am for it the second time around, whether that is going to be us remaining in the single market and the union (European Union), who knows, but either way I would like to see independence for Scotland."

13. Medium of Craig Boyd cutting a woman's hair

14. Various of hairdresser Kirsty Newlands cutting a man's hair

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Kirsty Newlands, hairdresser:

"I want Scottish independence, I want us to be to control what goes on in our country and not be dictated to by Westminster at all."

St Andrews - 3 December 2019

16. Wide of Wendy Chamberlain sign on a house

17. Close of Scottish Liberal Democrats sign behind among plants in a front garden

18. Close of a Scottish Liberal Democrats Wendy Chamberlain pamphlet

19. Close of pamphlet reading: "There are only 2 votes in it in North East Fife. Only Lib Dems can win from the SNP here."

20. SOUNDBITE (English) Wendy Chamberlain, North East Fife Liberal Democrats candidate:

"Brexit is a 40-year union with the European Union and we have seen how difficult in the last three and a half years it is to untangle that and potentially deliver it. So, when we are talking about a union that is over 300 years old - how difficult will that be? And I think it is a very different proposition from that presented in 2014, because we are for the first time talking about potentially a hard border between Scotland and England and that was never on the cards previously, so we think it is a very different proposition and is the kind of conversations that we are having."

21. Wide of Chamberlain and Liberal Democrats candidate for the Scottish Parliament Willie Rennie talking to a shop assistant while looking at gloves

22. Various of Chamberlain looking at gift card in a shop

23. Close of Scottish flag

24. Wide tilt down of flag on building in St Andrews town centre to street

25. Various of the University of St Andrews

26. SOUNDBITE (English) Dr Chandrika Kaul, Reader in Modern History at the University St Andrews:

"I am not going to be voting the way I voted the last time around. I am going to change my vote this time around. I am going to be voting for a party that is not looking to get a mandate to get Scotland out the United Kingdom and I am also totally against Brexit. So, the party for me would be the Lib Dems."

27. Various of "The Scottish Shop, Kiltmakers" in St Andrews

28. Wide of Chris Honess, a retired boxer talking to a man

29. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Honess, a retired boxer:

"I am a hundred percent against the break up of the United Kingdom. I think we're very good at complaining, actually the UK works very, very well. If the SNP was to succeed in breaking up the United Kingdom that would definitely weaken NATO and I'm a huge supporter of NATO."

Balbirnie Farm, Cupar - 3 December 2019

30. Various of cattle eating kale

31. Wide of Johnnie Balfour, managing director of Balbirnie Farm, walking through fielding pushing cattle feeding equipment

32. Medium of Johnnie Balfour cutting a bale of hay

33. Close of of Johnnie Balfour cutting a bale of hay

34. SOUNDBITE (English) Johnnie Balfour, Managing Director of Balbirnie Farm:

"What I want to see is a good local MP who is standing up for rural issues and yes I would find it difficult to vote for somebody who was standing up for...campaigning on a ticket of wanting another referendum (on Scottish independence)."

35. Various of a carrot harvester pulling up carrots

Edinburgh - 4 December 2019

36. Various of Professor John Curtice, Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde typing on his laptop

37. SOUNDBITE (English) John Curtice, Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde:

"The honest truth is that North East Fife has to be regarded as one of the more unpredictable constituencies in Scotland and there are plenty of unpredictable constituencies in Scotland. Scotland is full of marginal seats and of course North East Fife is quintessentially the marginal seat, because of the Liberal Democrats being very close."

St Andrews- 3 December 2019

38. Wide of street sign in St Andrews

39. Close of street sign in St Andrews

40. Tilt down of entrance to the University of St Andrews

Edinburgh, United Kingdom - 4 December 2019

41. SOUNDBITE (English) John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde:

"Well, I mean the truth is of course that independence is playing a part of the crucial debate more broadly and I think what one now has to understand is that that debate is now interlaced with the debate about Brexit. So, one of the things that has happened in Scotland really since 2016 is that people's views about Brexit and their views about independence have become much more in line. So around 57% of those people who voted remain (in the 2016 Brexit referendum) are now in favour of independence, whereas amongst those who voted leave, support is much lower it is only around a third."

St Andrews - 3 December 2019

42. Close of Scottish flag

43. Tilt down of postcards of Scotland

44. Close of "Castle of Scotland" postcard

At Durham City Workmen's Club members are getting together to socialise and play cards, dominoes and snooker.

There's' a lot of banter and competition.

But one thing they seem to agree on is that Brexit needs to be done.

Even those that voted to remain now believe the negotiations have gone on too long and that it's important to follow the will of the people and leave the EU.

For those who voted to leave, they would support it even if it means going without a deal.

Working men's clubs were created in the 1800s in Britain's industrial areas to provide recreation and education for working class men.  

Here in Durham there's a still a tradition of them and many members are from Durham's surrounding villages that were once centred around coal mining.

The pits have all gone, many closed as a result of Margaret Thatcher's policies, and some villages have never recovered.

Many here feel abandoned by Westminster.

Retired builder Michael Wright, 68, said the Conservatives are "all for London and the south and they are forgetting about the northeast."

He said he mainly voted leave because of worries of uncontrolled immigration which he thought were reducing employment and housing for British people.

Bob Glasper, who also worked in the building industry as an engineer and construction worker, is prepared to leave without a deal: "I think it will be bad for us", he said, but thought despite the impact and the years it might take for Britain to recover, it would eventually get back on its feet.

Not all in this area voted leave in the referendum.

But the protracted negotiations and the inability for Parliament to get a deal have hardened views.

Stephen Anderson, a retired working men's club steward, is now all for leaving and said even people who voted to remain would now vote leave if given a chance but agreed a new referendum would not solve any problems.

John Guarnaccio, a retired hairdresser and more recently a carer, is impressed with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's tough stance with Europe.

'He's really impressing me with his stance because Europe aren't going to give, if they do it's only going to be that much, and he's saying on 31st of October we're out."

Durham, with its spectacular cathedral and castle, is an international tourist attraction and a famous university town.

It's relatively wealthy compared with some of the surrounding industrial towns.  

Although County Durham voted to leave by 57 per cent it wasn't as big a majority as many other cities in the northeast.

In the city's marketplace opinions are split on Europe.

But whatever their view many feel more passionate about it than they did 3 years ago.

Wendy and her mother Sandra are adamant that they want to get out of the EU as soon as possible even if it is detrimental to the economy.

But others like Geoff Rigden, a retired teacher, fear the economic consequences.

"If we don't have those markets available to us, the same way they are at the moment, then I think this area will suffer more than most."  

Cafe owner Mark Goff agrees.

He's desperately hoping opposition MPs will force Johnson to get an EU extension to avoid leaving without a deal "because crashing out of Europe is stupidity."

Lawyer Neil Warwick specialises in EU law and is helping companies prepare for Brexit.

He believes the country is still so divided that a second referendum might not alter anything.

"There's also a hardening of attitude and people are now sick of it after 3 years," he said, adding "you are probably seeing people who were remain and were leave getting more entrenched."

With only 4 weeks to go before the UK is due to leave the EU people are as far apart as ever and there's little sign of compromise between the two sides.

Johnson will send what he says is the U.K.'s "final offer" for a Brexit deal to the European Union on Wednesday, as the date for Britain's departure from the bloc looms in less than a month.

Durham - 29/30 September 2019

1. Various of men drinking at Durham City Workmen's Club

2. Men playing cards

3. SOUNDBITE (English) Michael Wright, 68, retired builder:

"I'm quite happy to come out without a deal and I think most people in the northeast want to come out without a deal. I think the Conservatives are all for London down the south and I think they are forgetting about the northeast."

4. Bob Glasper, retired, formerly in the engineering and builder, drinking with friends.

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Bob Glasper, retired, formerly in the engineering and building trade:

"Should have been a deal struck long before now. I personally think (David) Cameron (Prime Minister who called the referendum) should have been made to stop and sort all this out. He pressed the referendum up, and he should have been made to sort it out, and he did a runner. (Former UK Prime Minister) Theresa May made a hash of everything and this man - I don't think (UK Prime Minister) Boris Johnson is any better, actually."

6. Cutaway of the bar

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Bob Glasper, retired, formerly in the engineering and building trade:

"I think it will be bad for us but it's like everything else we'll get over it. We'll have to take a few years but we'll get over it, we'll survive, we always have done."

8. Stephen Anderson, a retired club steward playing dominoes

9. SOUNDBITE (English) Stephen Anderson, a retired club steward:

"I've talked to a lot of people and there's a lot of people that voted Remain that would vote to come out in the next election, so I think it's still obviously split 50:50. I mean if you had another referendum it might go the other way 49:51 but that's not going to solve any problems."

10. John Guarnaccio, retired hairdresser and then carer, playing snooker

11. SOUNDBITE (English) John Guarnaccio, retired hairdresser and then carer:

"Before I was against him (Johnson) I wasn't impressed with him. I felt he, in some ways, he stabbed Theresa May in the back but now I'm becoming really, he's like impressing me with his stance because Europe aren't going to alter (their position), they're not going to... if they do it's only going to be that much. And he's saying righto, on 31st of October we're out."

12. Various of views of Durham Cathedral and river

13. People walking over bridge

14. People in Market Place

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Wendy Nelson, Durham resident, leave voter:

"I did vote to leave. That's what I wanted. I wish it had been pushed through by now. I am offended every time that I hear that I didn't know what I was voting for because I very much did know what I was voting for and I wish it was pushed through by now."

16. Cutaway

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Sandra Nelson, Durham resident and leave voter:

"We voted for it so why are they messing around, get on with it and go. And yes there's going to be problems but in the long run I think Britain will be great again."

18. Set up of Geoff Rigden, retired teacher

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Geoff Rigden, retired teacher, remain supporter:

"I think it will affect the northeast very deeply. We rely so much on exports and manufacturing. If we don't have those markets available to us in the same way they are at the moment, then I think this area will suffer more than most."

20. Set up of Mark Goff, who runs a cafe in Durham

21. SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Goff, runs a cafe in Durham, remain supporter:

"In terms of no deal the thing I like more than most is that Boris Johnson has said that he will die in a ditch. I look forward to him dying in a ditch on the 1st of November and I look forward to the opposition getting together and forcing him to go to Europe and to ask for an extension because crashing out of Europe is stupidity."

22. Set up of Neil Warwick, lawyer specialising in EU law and Brexit, Square One Law

23. SOUNDBITE (English) Neil Warwick, lawyer specialising in EU law and Brexit, Square One Law:

"The underlying problems we have in this region, you know cuts in the 70s, austerity from the recession, have caused a feeling of frustration, that people don't listen to the northeast. We're not really that important to Westminster. So some of it is protest vote but some of it is people who want to take back sovereignty as well."

24. Cutaway

25. SOUNDBITE (English) Neil Warwick, lawyer specialising in EU law and Brexit, Square One Law:

"It's really hard to call which way it would go (a second referendum). There's younger people like my son who can now vote, older people who are perhaps not around, you know, but actually there's also a hardening of attitude that people are just sick of it after 3 years. So you are probably seeing people who were remain and leave getting more entrenched. So I don't think there's been a big swing like any of the polls predict."

26. Wide of Durham from the river

27. People walking over bridge

28. Durham Cathedral

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Munich - 17 February 2017

1. Wide of panel discussion on "The Future of the European Union: United or Divided?"

2. SOUNDBITE (English) Dalia Grybauskaite, Lithuanian President:

++SOUNDBITE CONTAINS VARIOUS ANGLES++

"We do have external threats as military pressures, which are becoming very serious and I know you talked at a previous session a lot about it. It's not only for Baltic states but generally we do face difficulties and threats from Russia directly. We do have even nuclear threats because it's not only about the military threats, it's about for example unsafe nuclear power plants on our borders, in Belarussia (Belarus) for example. So external pressures as information war, propaganda, cyber attacks, all this I call external pressures on our security inside Europe which practically pushes our agenda as everyday we see."

3. Wide of panel

4. SOUNDBITE (English) Dalia Grybauskaite, Republic of Lithuania President:

++SOUNDBITE CONTAINS VARIOUS ANGLES++

"Finally, we have the Brexit element here as a topic which is spoiling really quite significantly our discussions and the goals influence how we need to tackle other problems, so it's not for good, opposites it's an additional challenge which we need to face."++

5. SOUNDBITE (English) Frans Timmermans, First Vice President of the European Union;

++SOUNDBITE CONTAINS VARIOUS ANGLES++

"Because I believe, if you look at European society, whether it's a British society or on the continent, I would even say if you look at western society - you could include the United States - there is one common feature you see especially in the middle classes - this feeling that people have lost control of their destiny. I think the winning slogan in the Brexit campaign was to regain control. And this is not a British thing, this is a phenomenon we see in all western societies today. And that is a consequence of the many crises we have seen over the last 10 years, especially the economic crisis."

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Witold Waszczykowski, Poland Minister of Foreign Affairs:

++SOUNDBITE CONTAINS VARIOUS ANGLES++

"For us, it's not only a divorce, for us it means not only the future relationship between the European Union and UK outside of the European Union but still being European. But this is also for us, the third part which is the reflection on the state of the union, the reflection of the causes of the Brexit. And I don't see that reflection among many countries, among many politicians. They think that everyone is guilty but not us."

7. SOUNDBITE (English) Wolfgang Schaeuble, German Finance Minister:

++SOUNDBITE CONTAINS VARIOUS ANGLES++

"Our biggest problem actually is that more and more people all over Europe don't really trust the European institutions. That's what we have to change. Therefore we can use all the problems we face including the Brexit, as a waking up, a wake up call for Europe and to concentrate (on) what is most important."

8. Wide of panel

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The Lithuanian President blamed Brexit of "spoiling" discussions at the Munich Security Conference.

Speaking on a panel on Friday at the annual gathering of diplomats and defence officials, Dalia Grybauskaite said the United Kingdom leaving the European Union had become an additional challenge that needs to be solved.

While Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Witold Waszczykowski, called on the European Union to reflect on the causes of Brexit and the state of the European Union.

The politicians were speaking on the first day of the conference which will see German Chancellor Angela Merkel, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, European Council President Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg attend as well as more than 30 heads of state and government, 80 foreign and defence ministers and other officials.

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As British business owners try to come to terms with the vote to leave the European Union, there are fears of the implications a "Brexit" will have.

London perfume maker, Sarah McCartney, said her businesses future "is not smelling so sweet at the moment".

She said she relies on trade with Europe and not only has the cost of raw materials increased, so too will the amount of paper work.

International trade lawyer, Miriam Gonzalez, said trying to minimise businesses uncertainty should be the governments top priority.

She said businesses need to know what the framework for Britain's negotiations with the EU will be, so they can try and minimise uncertainty.

City of London Corporation Policy Chairman, Mark Boleat, said that those uncertainties mean that "some investment is certainly going to be deterred."

While Edwin Morgan from Institute of Directors said the unknowns mean two thirds of its members think a "Brexit" will be negative for their business and cutting investment, redundancies and relocating are all on the table.

London - 27 June 2016

1. Perfume maker Sarah McCartney working in her factory in west London

2. Close of essence being poured

3. Close of perfume essence being bottled

4. Cap being placed on vial

5. Perfume label reading (English) "Inevitable Crimes of Passion"

6. Label being stuck on vial

7. Finished vials

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah McCartney, 4160 Tuesdays perfume maker:

"I make perfume and the future is not smelling so sweet at the moment. I deal with France and Germany, I buy raw materials from Europe, I sell to Europe. I just think it's going to get a heck of a lot more complicated, and it's already got more expensive."

9. Various of McCartney during interview

10. SOUNDBITE (English) Sarah McCartney, 4160 Tuesdays perfume maker:

"Our market is worldwide and I really, really need to trade with Europe. I buy raw materials from Europe and suddenly they're going to be, well at least, eight per cent more expensive and probably there's going to be ten times as much paperwork."

11. McCartney making perfume

12. Perfume bottles made by 4160 Tuesdays

13. Various of commuters in the City of London

14. Various of financial institutions

15. SOUNDBITE (English) Miriam Gonzalez, International Trade Lawyer:

"There are only a few companies that have really done the nitty-gritty homework to be ready for Brexit. Many of them, they were kind of hoping that it would not happen, so now is the time that they really need to start doing that work."

16. Cutaway of Gonzelez's hands

17. SOUNDBITE (English) Miriam Gonzalez, International Trade Lawyer:

"This country, the businesses in this country need to know what is the framework that the government is aspiring to negotiate, and therefore, whether that is the single market, remaining in the single market or not makes a crucial difference. Trying to minimise the legal uncertainty, I would have thought that is the top priority."

18. Various of painting by John Single Copley called "The Defeat of the Floating Batteries at Gibraltar"

19. SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Boleat, City of London Corporation Policy Chairman:

"I think the authorities have handled the market turmoil as well as they could have done. That was done carefully on Friday and no doubt is continuing today but that's a short term issue. It's some of these longer issues that need resolving. It remains to be seen what impact this will have on the growth of the British economy over the next few months, what impact on tax revenue, what impact on foreign direct investment."

20. Cutaway of painting

21. SOUNDBITE (English) Mark Boleat, City of London Corporation Policy Chairman:

"The fundamentals remain unchanged, Britain is still a very attractive place for business and for investment, but given those sort of uncertainties some investment certainly going to be deterred. Very much depends what the sector is, how important membership of the single market is. But we are going to see some uncertainty and that's going to have an affect on investment."

22. Boleat walking

23. Various aerials of London's business district, Canary Wharf

24. Various exteriors of Parliament

25. Edwin Morgan, Head of Media Relations, Institute of Directors

26. Cutaway of report

27. SOUNDBITE (English) Edwin Morgan, Head of Media Relations, Institute of Directors:

"We asked our members immediately after the referendum result came in, what they thought, how they thought it would affect their businesses. Two thirds said that it was negative for them against only about a quarter who thought it was positive. On the specific questions we asked, we asked about investment and hiring decisions and there was also some quite worrying figures. About 36 percent of our members think that they will have to cut investment as a result and about 5 percent of our members say they might have to make redundancies which is obviously quite worrying. There are also some other figures in there on whether or not they'll keep all their operations in the UK or whether they may be forced to move overseas. About 1 in 5 are considering, as we speak, moving some of their operations out of the UK, whether that's to the EU or to somewhere outside it. I mean ultimately we think that our members are very resilient, we think British business is tough and will get through it and will adapt, but certainly at the moment there is a lot of nervousness out there in the business community."

28. Cutaway of report

CHRISTOPHER KANE UNVEILS NEW COLLECTION; CAROLINE RUSH TALKS BREXIT

British designer Christopher Kane unveiled his new spring/summer 2017 at London Fashion Week, Monday (19 SEPT. 2016).

The show was attended by U.S. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, model Poppy Delevingne and Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council.

Rush described the collection - which featured bold prints and metallic shades - as a highlight of London Fashion Week so far.

"It's hard not to reference him as a true innovator. There was a real play on fabrication... there was a reference to his graduate collection - but beautifully made and pulled together. I think everyone has walked out saying that has set the bar," she said.

With fashionistas from all over the world flocking to London for the five day event, Rush also discussed whether the U.K.'s recent vote to leave the European Union has been bad for business.

"There's been a lot of talk about Brexit over the last few days - of course, it's the first fashion week post the vote. But, over the summer months we've seen a bounce in luxury and retail sales and I think there's a slow element of confidence," she said

"It's definitely not something that the industry wanted, but like any business decision or challenge, you look for the opportunities in it and you overcome the challenges when they come."

London Fashion Week draws to a close on Tuesday, 20 September.

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London, 19 September 2016

1. Wide shot interior of venue

2. Medium shot model Poppy Delevingne

3. Various shots Christopher Kane spring/summer 2017 collection

4. Various shots final pass

5. Wide of designer Christopher Kane receiving applause (Anna Wintour in shot at end of show)

6. SOUNDBITE (English) Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council - on Christopher Kane's show:

"Well we've had an incredible four days so far. We've got one day to go. I've just come out of the Christopher Kane show and it's hard not to reference him as a true innovator. There was a real play on fabrication, on different takes and references to previous - there was a reference to his graduate collection - but beautifully made and pulled together and I think everyone has walked out saying that has set the bar and let's see what's to follow."

7. Medium shot Caroline Rush walking

8. SOUNDBITE (English) Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council - on whether Britain's vote to leave the European Union is impacting the fashion industry:

"Well, there's been a lot of talk about Brexit over the last few days - of course, it's the first fashion week post the vote. But over the summer months we've seen a bounce in luxury and retail sales and I think there's a sort of slow element of confidence. It's definitely not something that the industry wanted, but like any business decision or challenge, you look for the opportunities in it and you overcome the challenges when they come."

9. Wide shot Caroline Rush walking