UK Games industry generates £2.87bn for UK economy
The BFI has published a major report on the economic impact of the screen sector tax relief incentives, its first since 2015.
The report, entitled 'Screen Business', demonstrates the scale of the UK games industry, as a key part of the screen industries, with overall workforce and development spend significantly incentivised by VGTR, stimulating growth in the UK economy.
Chancellor announces further changes to Apprenticeships
Chancellor announces further changes to Apprenticeships
This week's announcement by the Chancellor contained a package of measures aimed at boosting apprenticeships. Speaking at the Conservative party Conference, Philip Hammond said:
Migration Advisory Committee publishes immigration post Brexit report
Migration Advisory Committee publishes immigration post-Brexit report
Today the long awaited report into what impact Brexit will have on migration from the EU was published by the independent Migration Advisory Committee.
No-deal papers highlight pressing need for certainty on talent and data
No-deal papers highlight pressing need for certainty on talent and data
Ukie on Tour: Blueprint 4.0 - coming soon to a city near you
Join us to have your say on games policy.
Ukie last published our Blueprint for Growth for the games industry in 2015 – a lot has happened since then so it’s time for a refresher.
Brexit Whitepaper: our analysis
Briefing on Brexit Whitepaper: the future relationship between the EU and the UK
Late last week the Government published its long-awaited white paper providing more detail on the processes and arrangement it will seek with the EU between now and the end of the implementation period in December 2020.
Government's Internet Safety Strategy - an opportunity for games to lead the way
Internet Safety Strategy – an opportunity for games to lead the way
6,000+ skilled workers denied entry to UK – what does this mean for a post-Brexit future?
6,000+ skilled workers denied entry to UK – what does this mean for a post-Brexit future?
Ukie talks to MPs about Games and Mental Health
Ukie talks to MPs about Games and Mental Health
It’s been an incredible year for what BAFTA have coined “Games Beyond Entertainment”. These games take the power of play and create compelling, immersive experiences that can educate and move their players, start conversations about challenging and delicate subjects, and even collect data for scientific research. On Wednesday afternoon, these games inspired a fantastic session between games industry creators, mental health professionals and seven cross-party MPs.
Migration Advisory Committee interim update echoes Ukie’s post-Brexit EEA migration concerns
The Migration Advisory Committee has today published an interim report collating the responses received following their October 2017 consultation. They have published the responses submitted by companies across the country across all sectors, from health, to manufacturing, to the creative and technology industries.