TIGA, the Trade Association for the UK Video Games Industry, has produced a summary of the UK’s New Immigration System. TIGA has broken down what the changes to the Immigration…
Suzi StephensonMarch 9, 2022
We are pleased to announce that applications are open for the 2022 virtual Tentacle Zone Incubator for early stage developers from underrepresented groups. The Tentacle Zone Incubator first launched in…
Suzi StephensonMarch 7, 2022
On Monday 28 February the Government answered a written question about introducing a video games investment fund. The question asked by Justin Tomlinson, Conservative MP for North Swindon, enquired into…
Suzi StephensonMarch 3, 2022
On Monday 28 February 2022, the Government answered a written question on what assessment the Government had made of TIGA’s accreditation system. The question was asked by Justin Tomlinson, Conservative…
Suzi StephensonMarch 3, 2022
On Monday 28 February 2022, the Government answered a Written Question on the impact of removing funding for BTECs for young people wishing to pursue a career in the video…
Suzi StephensonMarch 3, 2022
On Monday 28 February, the Government answered a Written Question on increasing the rate of VGTR to 32%, following the announcement that Ireland plans to introduce a higher rate of…
Suzi StephensonMarch 3, 2022
On Monday 28 February, the Government answered a Written Question on promoting the uptake of science and technology subjects to students in vocational education. The question was asked by Andrew…
Suzi StephensonMarch 3, 2022
TIGA is calling on the Government to lead international cooperation and welcome displaced people from the conflict in Ukraine. An estimated half a million Ukrainians are already internally displaced after…
Suzi StephensonMarch 1, 2022
TIGA, the Trade Association for the UK Video Games Industry, has produced a briefing note on the Online Safety Bill. Please find TIGA's guide to the Online Safety Bill here.
Suzi StephensonFebruary 28, 2022
FE News has published an opinion piece by Dr Richard Wilson OBE CEO of TIGA on Bridging the gap between Education and Industry. The link to the full article can…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 23, 2022
Bird & Bird & TIGA are delighted to invite you to their upcoming webinar series, the legal landscape for games developers. These sessions will be 1 hour each and serve…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 22, 2022
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced an end to all remaining Covid restrictions in England. The Government also published its Living with Covid plan. From yesterday: The Government is dropping guidance for…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 22, 2022
TIGA, the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry, emphasised the importance of developing ‘soft’ as well as technical skills in…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 21, 2022
TIGA has worked with S&B LLP to provide TIGA members with model employment templates. Sample employment procedure provides advice on advertising vacancies, the interview process and ensuring equal opportunities are…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 17, 2022
Today, 10 February 2022, the Government has announced up to £23 million in Government funding to create more Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data conversion courses. This aims to help young…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 10, 2022
Today, 8 February 2022, marks Safer Internet Day 2022. This year’s theme ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’ focuses on keeping young people’s experience of playing video…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 8, 2022
New data included in the British Film Institute’s (BFI) full year report for 2021 underlines the importance of Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) to small games development projects. Most video…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 4, 2022
On 2 February 2022, the Government published their Levelling Up White Paper. The key commitments in the White Paper include: Three new Innovation Accelerators: There will be three new Innovation…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 3, 2022
TIGA, the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry, has responded to the recent publication of the ‘Benefits of Brexit’ policy…
Suzi StephensonFebruary 3, 2022
