On 25 February 2020, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy published guidance for employers and businesses amidst the continued spread of Coronavirus. The guidance provides assistance on: the…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 26, 2020
The Government has announced that rural areas will benefit from a series of government-funded trials to help them seize the potential of modern technology. Nine projects across the country will…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 20, 2020
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, said today that it welcomed the Government’s intention to expand the skilled based migration route by reducing the salary threshold…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 19, 2020
18.02.2020 Grads in Games Awards 2020 – Nominations Close on February 20, 2020. The Grads In Games Awards are back for their third year, celebrating the work of students,…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 18, 2020
On Wednesday 12 February 2020, the UK Government announced that new powers will be given to watchdog Ofcom to force social media firms to act over harmful content online. Ofcom…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 12, 2020
Today, TIGA is marking Safer Internet Day and the work that needs to be done to ensure that children and adults are protected from online harm. TIGA has published 5…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 11, 2020
On 11 February 2020, HM Revenue and Customs published guidance on how companies can apply for Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR). The guidance document outlines the financial and cultural tests…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 11, 2020
A total of 247 video games received final certification for Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) in 2019, the highest number since the cultural test was introduced, according to new figures…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 6, 2020
New Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) statistics have revealed that the DCMS sectors contribute £224.1 billion to the UK in 2018, accounting for 11.7% of UK GVA…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 6, 2020